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    George Washington Memorial Parkway

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    Ann C.

    One of the beautifully scenic roads in the DC area, and there are even scenic outlooks built in on the Eastern side of the Parkway where you can pull off out of traffic and look out over the beautiful Potomac River. This is a particularly gorgeous view in the fall. But with construction narrowing the Parkway to two lanes for an extended period of time, don't plan on using this road during high-traffic periods if you don't have time to spare and enjoy the scrner

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    Arlene M.

    This must be one of the most bumpiest roads I've ever ridden to approach downtown DC. There's not much to look at except trees until you come closer to the city itself. There was an exit to some park but the exit ramp was barricaded. The only thing I did like about this parkway was that it was free and it wasn't congested as some of the other access roads into the district outside the Capitol beltway. It does lead to the Key bridge which will take you into Georgetown. Other than that it seemed to me nothing more than a 4 lane divided highway.

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    I love the Canal Tow Path. I have run along it a couple dozen times. I usually enter in Georgetown…read moreor at Fletcher's Cove. But I also start at Carderock for a change or if that is how the race is set up. I don't do much in the park itself. But I see it is a lovely, underused facility (which I don't want to ruin). There is, as people have mentioned, a military facility nearby. I wonder as I drive around, if they are conducting surveillance or if you'd get in trouble for doing something such as taking photographs. I've never had an issue though, if you were wondering. I have gotten lost, however, because it's not quite clear (and GPS is not precise) how you get to where you want to go once you take the exit. I recommend Carderock highly for a hike. I believe it also is a nice place to hang out, even if you don't get to the trail (but why would you go here and not at least take a gander at the water).

    On Sunday during Tony's Birthday Trip, We stopped at CarderRock Recreation Area which is part of…read moreThe Great Falls National Park. It can be seen on both sides of the Potomac River Gorges, Virginia and Maryland. The fee is $20 per car. Once you pay, your receipt is good for 7 days at any park entry points, including both sides, either states. At this location there is plenty of Parking but no Visitors Center. There is a nice bathroom facility though and plenty of picnic sites. Several trails along the gorge walls with slippery rocks so wear correct footwear.

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