This is an access point to the canal and the river. Here, the canal forms more of a pond, and is…read morepopulated by turtles. The towpath runs to a lock that is mostly overgrown. This particular section of canal is one of the farthest removed from its working days, and this section of river is one of the farthest removed from civilization. Not a bad access point if you're looking to get away, but don't be like me and think that you can do a zoom meetup in the quiet out here; no service. This spot is for people who want to get out there.

Jamie and I and our two Bulldogs love coming here. Jamie is an arborist and introduced me to this…read moreplace. We love seeing the Maryland's biggest tree. The first time we came here was on a snowy morning. It was beautiful. We came here numerous times after that. The dogs love it too. We live like 10 mins away from here so this is a real treat. It's great place to visit on a warm Saturday afternoon.

Such a great hike! It was under a mile up and moderate but short. It took us 30 minutes to get to…read morethe top and wow the view was so worth it!! We came on a Friday morning and only saw 3 or 4 other people on the trail and the parking lot was almost empty

I've been wanting to hike Weverton Cliffs for a long time. It was really cold in the morning but…read more11am, it started to warm up a good bit. The trail is rocky and of course a steep grade but overall, I felt it wasn't too strenuous at all. Pretty quick trip to the Cliffs. Had a little lunch and back down we went. There were a LOT of people. Most would rather run you down than make room for you on the trail. When we step aside for families or people coming opposite way, there were no Thank you's. Where did trail courtesy go. Lots of dogs on trail as well. I hope people brought water for them. The Cliffs were bare and lots of top rocks to sit on to admire the view and, the view was beautiful. A great day for such a view. Now I can say, I've been there and hiked that. Time to look for more trails and cliffs.

This was exactly what I was looking for:…read more Low key historical location Close proximity to where I'm staying Mostly flat pebble lined trail (bugs love me!) 3-5 miles long, depending on which trail you pick Signage posts along the trail to explain events that took place

Outdoor joggers and dog walkers would be fine with this location, but Civil War aficionados should…read morekeep in mind this place is still a work in progress. There are two trailheads; this address is for one of them, located in the wood line of a nearby school. Park in their back parking lot. Ignore your GPS; it had fits trying to point me to the right place. The trail is just that; a somewhat circular gravel walking path thru the woods, with Civil War information plaques explaining key points of the battle every so often. Nothing fancy by any means. This place has no bathrooms and is very secluded. If you're adverse to walking thru the woods alone, you might not be comfortable here. http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/thirdwinchester/maps/cwpt-third-winchester.html

This lake isn't huge, but it boasts several impressive water features, a wide walking path, foliage…read morealong the path, diverging paths that connect to surrounding neighborhoods and the adjacent local high school, and a narrow creek providing soothing natural running water sounds. There are plenty of benches and shaded areas so you don't cook in the sun. Take a peek at the huge gaggle of friendly ducks who don't run away when you approach. Don't feed the ducks; there's a fine for doing so. Parking is free along the road on West 2nd St. Recommended--the usuals frequent the park: moms with strollers, pet owners, and even fishermen.

Beautiful hiking trail. Peaceful and full of life. The pictures I've attached are some of the…read morewonders I got lucky to see. The trail is paved and wide enough for all. Lots of trees and life.

Nicely manicured trail. There is a large paved path which makes it easy to pass others while…read moreexercising. It winds through the back of a new neighborhood and has various scenery including water, a bridge, and some more covered areas. There is a small parking lot off the intersection on New Design, diagonal from Giant.

Gathland State Park is a beautiful and fascinating stop, especially if you enjoy Civil War history…read more The War Correspondents Memorial Arch is impressive. The historic grounds and Appalachian Trail access make it a great place to explore and learn about the area's rich past. My only warning: the gnats were INSANE. Not just annoying, but absolutely relentless. We were constantly swatting them away and ended up cutting our visit short because they were so bad. I had to use my phone to find one gnat that was lodged in my eye ball socket, this is while I was wearing sunglasses that it had found its way in. If you can tolerate the bugs (or come prepared with bug spray), it's well worth a visit for the history, scenery, and unique connection to both the Civil War and war correspondents. Just don't underestimate the gnats!

Gathland State Park is located on South Mountain and occupies the former estate of war…read morecorrespondent George Alfred Townsend (1841-1914), who wrote under the pen name "Gath" during the American Civil War. It is located on the Appalachian Trail and the park is operated by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. It was the site of the Battle of Crampton's Gap and one of three gaps on South Mountain where the Battle of South Mountain had been fought between Union and Confederate forces in an early encounter in the Maryland Campaign. Renovated in 1958, Gapland Hall is the park's visitors center and a museum for George Alfred Townsend ("Gath"), while Gapland Lodge has a museum depicting the battle at Crampton's Gap, which was fought just before the battle at Antietam. The park has ample parking, public restrooms and a number of picnic shelters. There is much to see and a few nice hiking areas. You can easily spend an hour here exploring the grounds and the museum plus the the War Correspondents Memorial Arch. [Review 15598 overall - 643 in Maryland - 1102 of 2021.]

Located in the Countryside area of Cascades, it's right off of Algonkian Parkway next to the pool…read morearea. Saw this from the corner of my eye as I was driving alongside the road, checked it out, and was amazed and pleased at what I had discovered: another park/trail in Loudoun! There's multiple trails here and several soccer fields. Plus you get a nice glimpse of the pond as well. Perfect for walking your dog or doing a quick hike when you've got time to kill.

Super organized packet pick-up and great shirts to choose from. Though I would have short-sleeved…read morefor all. Didn't get much use out of a long sleeved shirt. Course was fabulous and varied. Challenging, but not overwhelming. Lots of aid stations and the traffic monitoring was great all the way. I always felt safe. I LOVED that they ended in the football stadium and provided pics. My only eh would be the medal. With such a great race, you want to have a great memento of it and this was pretty blah. I would have happily paid $5 or $10 more to have a great medal at the end. It was my first half, so I guess I really wanted an awesome medal. Overall, a great race. Great care took in planning! I am running the full marathon this year.