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    Dyke Marsh

    4.4 (17 reviews)

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    Jenny T.

    * Nice short out-and-back mile * Pretty chill deck/wooden boardwalk thing at the end to observe the calm waters and the nice view * Be careful when it rains/if it has rain, the trail can get pretty muddy/wet * Lots of wildlife--a lot of birdwatchers hang out on the trail * Flat/clear enough to do a quick jog in and out * Relatively peaceful branch off from the Mt Vernon trail

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    Emily C.

    Right off the busy path of the Mt. Vernon trail is a unpaved path with hidden splendor. Ride your bike or park your car at the trail head and be ready to escape the others. I lovely little hike with views of ospreys, boats, shoreline and eagles. When you get to the turn-around point, you are walking along a 200 yard wooden deck that wraps around the Dyke Marsh point. I like to bring a little picnic and set-up for a little party in the springtime. Check-out the website above for more info. At the Marina, you can rent kayaks for $20 for three hours! We took a bottle of Pinot Grigio and rowed to Maryland. There is also a public bathroom here and water fountains.

    Pei L.

    Great place to walk around the lake. There are chestnut trees over there, and my friends and I were trying to find all the chestnuts on the ground.

    Peaceful spot close to Old Town but you can hear the cars from route 1 that runs along the park. Bikes are not allowed and only a few benches along the trail. Beautiful marsh life and a few informative signs.

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    14 years ago

    Nice place to walk and enjoy nature. Good parking nearby.

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    Simply a beautiful place for a short nature walk.

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    12 years ago

    What a fantastic surprise find today. A really lovely slice of nature - will definitely be returning.

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    Jones Point Park

    Jones Point Park

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    It's one of those hidden gems!…read more Great place to walk / hang out Great place to walk around, play basketball, chalk art the sidewalks, have a picnic. Located below the I-495 -Woodrow Wilson Bridge, the park is right at the southernmost point and great water views of Virginia and sites within Maryland like the National Harbor across the Potomac River. There is a walking trail along the river with informational signs and displays that describe the really cool, informative information markers of sights and the past history of the area along the trail. A 10-minute walk on the trail will bring you to other parks (Ford's Landing, Shipyard, and Roberdeaux) and eventually to Old Town Alexandria with its many shops and restaurants --situated along the water. Another added plus is that the park offers a place for fishing, playgrounds, basketball courts, and multi-use fields. I came here with some friends for the first time and had a relaxing time just being outdoors and enjoying this great space in nature. We grabbed a picnic table....while having lunch and taking in the weather. Between the space and multi-use areas, it is the perfect spot to for walks along the river, running, exercising or simply....raking time to put things on pause and enjoy the outdoors. ELITE TIP: It is a good place to park if you are planning to visit Old Town Alexandria and want an easy place to park.....without having to deal with the limited street parking, risk of parking meter tickets or the high price garage parking. and enjoy a walk along the river.

    Beautiful park in Alexandria with water views. We walked about a mile, just past the restaurants…read moreBarca and some on the water. Then circled back for about a little over 2 miles. It's best to go early. Plenty of benches and covered areas for comfort while in the sun. Great place to walk with your dog or go on a date. There were also other places you could park further down the walk if you don't want to start at the end near the bridge. Lovely walk that I would enjoy doing again.

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