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Summary: On this easy and hill-less hike, you'll mostly follow the Holmes Run valley across Alexandria's non-toursity western section. Along the way you'll encounter city owned parklands, a healthy marsh, both scenic and scruffy views, and an oak that's older than Alexandria, and all with but one single significant street crossing! The hike route has no blazes and a few signs, but is easy to follow. Parts of the trail flood easy, use caution after heavy rains. Trailhead: Take I-395, exit 4 - Seminary Road west. Drive for 0.6 miles to Fillmore Ave (side street - no light), turn left. Go 0.5 miles and bear left onto N. Chambliss St. 150 yds. Park near tennis court. Trail head is straight down hill. (Lat:38.8345 Lon:-77.1277) Trail Guides for Holmes_Run: 60 Hikes within 60 miles of Washington D.C. by Paul Elliott (Menasha Ridge Press) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Ranger Contact: Fairfax County Park Authority 703-324-8702 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Joe Cross, who has posted 56 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 2 of 2 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by KBob on 9/19/2004 Can be pleasant in places. The Dora Kelly section is the nicest with lots of turtles seen in the swamp area. Water can often cover the trail in a couple of spots (the tunnels and crossing the stream in Dora Kelly Park) but kids seem to like biking in the water. Never had a problem with safety, but a lone jogger was raped in broad daylight earlier this year...hopefully an isolated incident (at least one of the 2 men were caught). All-in-all a decent neighborhood hike/bike for those city dwellers who don't want to travel far. At its best: 3 stars (but decent enough for a rehike). 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, Alexandria City County Hiking, Alexandria City County Trails, Alexandria City County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
