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Summary: Easy, well marked trail leading upto and along Accotink Creek. Follow Great Blue Heron Trail out to bird blind for and excellant view of the bay and waterfowl. Several small ponds filled with turtles along the route back to parking area. Trailhead: From I-95 take the Fort Belvoit / Newington exit to the southern leg of the Fairfax County Parkway (Route 7100). Follow the parkway east approximately 3 miles until its end at Richmond Highway (Rt 1). Turn left onto Rt 1. Follow Rt 1 norht to the first light and make a right into Tulley Gate. This is Pohick Road. Follow to the refuge main entrance ahead on the right. (Lat:38.69 Lon:-77.15) Trail Guides for Beaver Pond Trail, Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge: Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: U.S. Army Garrison, Environmental and Natural Resources Div. (703) 806-4007 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joe Cross, who has posted 56 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Kathy on 8/12/2004 1st time on trail-8/10/04 - didn't do whole loop, but took it to Great Blue Heron Trail which leads to a bird blind, and returned same way. Trail was easy (even for my 2 and 4 years olds), muddy in some spots and a bit overgrown in others (mainly on the Blue Heron part) but not impassable. Many ponds, lots of turtles, frogs and toads. HUGE snapping turtle right in the middle of the path! Lots of butterflies/dragonflies/birds at bird blind (including 2 ospreys in nearby trees). Didn't find it too buggy although we did have bug spray on. Would definitely do again! Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: Virginia Hiking, Virginia Trails, Virginia Hikes, Fairfax County Hiking, Fairfax County Trails, Fairfax County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||