2020

Prominently features the historic Potomac River on the scenic George Washington Trail. START POINT CLOSED. SEE WWW.NORTHERNVIRGINIAVOLKSMARCHERS.CLUB FOR ALTERNATE REGISTRATION PROCESS.

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WHAT IS THE EVENT

Dyke Marsh

Year Round Walk

SN: 114179 - 2020 / Y1820

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Wetlands along the Potomac River.
when is the event

The event is closed

From Thu, Jan 2nd, 2020 to Dec 31st, 2020

Start box available: 7AM-9PM

where is the event

Alexandria, Virginia

The address/location for the Physical Start Box (PSB) is as follows:

Bread and Water

WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.

reasons to do the event

Special programs

None provided

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Event comments

Trail is rated 2B and is suitable for strollers but wheelchairs will have some difficulty. The trail leads through pleasant residential neighborhoods and follows the Mount Vernon hiker/biker trail for more than 4 KM beside Dyke Marsh and the Potomac River. An optional 2 KM trail leads out and back to a point overlooking the marsh, which is a popular locale for birdwatchers.

conditions for the event

Rating: 1A, Distance: 5, 10, 12km

Restrooms: Yes

Pets: Yes

Strollers: Medium

Wheelchairs: Hard

Event information

Hours 7am-5pm (Mon-Sat), 7am-4pm (Sun). Call for hours on major holidays. Walk Box located on window shelf unless window is open. Then check on floor or ask cashier. The trail leads through pleasant residential neighborhoods and follows the Mount Vernon hiker/biker trail for more than 4 KM beside Dyke Marsh and the Potomac River. An optional 2 KM trail leads out and back to a point overlooking the marsh, which is a popular locale for birdwatchers.

Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY

how to get to the event

Driving to the start box

1512 Belle View (Belle View Shopping Center) 703-768-0100. From MD or VA on Capital Beltway (I-95/I-495): Drive to Alexandria, exit 177A (US-1 S; Ft Belvoir). Merge left about 0.2 miles, turn left at Huntington. Turn left to drive on Huntington for 1 block to Ft Hunt. Turn right, drive S on Ft Hunt about 1 mile to 2nd traffic signal, Belle View. Turn left, drive E on Belle View for about 2 blocks on Belle View. Bread and Water Company at far (E) end of shopping center on left.

Maps phrase and directions link

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event sponsor

Northern Virginia Volksmarchers (AVA-0151)

Event website: www.scenicroutes.us/nvv/

point of contact

Click inside the box to send an email to the POC.