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Summary: The trail starts in the C1 parking area and heads down to the Potomac River. The markers are yellow until you reach the river where you follow blue markers of the Potomac Heritage trail to the northwest along the river. You cross over Turkey Run and continue to Dead Run. Cross over Dead Run and go up stream, following the yellow markers again. Just after passing under the GW parkway bridge, turn left, cross the run and follow the yellow markers southeast until you reach Turkey Run again. Turn left and at the bridge cross over the run and follow the yellow trail up the hill and back to the parking lot. Trailhead: Trail starts at the C1 parking lot in Turkey Run park on the George Washington Parkway, about 1.5 miles southeast of the DC beltway. (Lat:38.57854 Lon:-77.09189) Trail Guides for Turkey Run Loop: None available by na (na) Best Seasons: Year-Round User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: GW Memorial Parkway Police 703.289.2500 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Keith Ferguson, who has posted 10 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Mike on 6/23/2007 Went out on a beautifully cool June Saturday and did the Turkey Run + Potomac Heritage loop, staring and finishing at the C1 parking lot. Very shady and some nice views to be had. Stopped at Wisteria Run waterfall - neat! Be wary... LOTS of poison ivy encraoching on the trail along the Potomac. We too saw a random man loitering in his vehicle in the C1 lot.
Reviewed by Nicolle on 4/22/2007 Be sure to write down the instructions above before you set off on this hike. It's a very pretty park that wasn't crowded at all on a beautiful saturday afternoon, but there are no maps in the parking areas or near the trailheads. There is a very nice trail along the ridge above the potomac that goes down to the river and follows it a long way. We walked on that about an hour and then had to backtrack. I'll have to try the roundtrip hike described on this website soon. It was a nice park.
Reviewed by Alice on 3/27/2007 We had a nice walk on the trail last Friday. We decided not to complete the loop though because there wasn't much of a trail left along the river due to the high water and we did not feel compelled to proceed given the conditions. We are definitely looking forward to going back again in the summer!
Reviewed by Robert on 12/30/2006 Another excellent inside the beltway hike. A part of the wonderful potomac heritage trail along the virginia side of the potomac, along the virginia cliffs. This can be a big hike and the trail right along the potomac shore is a bit billy goat like. This park is largely uncrowded. However you can regularly find men loitering in the parking lot hanging out in their cars (a little wierd). The park is very close to CIA headquarters. A very good hike. 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||