You do not have to drive far to get into the woods here. From a 20-minute loop you can reach on the Metro to real Shenandoah summits, this is where I go to move my legs and clear my head. Sorted by effort.
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An 88-acre wooded island in the Potomac with a swamp boardwalk, and you can walk to it from the Metro. My go-to when I need 30 minutes of green.
Visit site →Paved, flat, and hugging the river with skyline and monument views the whole way. Perfect for a walk, run, or stroller.
Visit site →Quiet wooded trails tucked into North Arlington. Easy loops and a nature center. Underrated and rarely crowded.
Visit site →A 45-mile paved rail-trail that runs right through the suburbs. Do a mile or do a marathon, it is all here.
Visit site →The River Trail runs right along the gorge where the Potomac crashes through the rocks. Dramatic views, about 30 minutes out.
Visit site →A waterfall right into the Potomac and a network of rooty trails. Wear real shoes and go after a rain for the falls.
Visit site →Famous for its spring bluebell bloom along the water. Long, mellow, and gorgeous in April.
Visit site →The famous rock scramble to a 360-degree summit. It is a serious day and needs a permit, but it is the trophy hike of the region.
Visit site →Want the summit views without the scramble? These two are short, family-doable, and give you the same big Blue Ridge payoff.
Visit site →Short but steep down to a cascading 70-foot waterfall. Remember the climb back up is the workout.
Visit site →You can hop on the AT for a day section near Front Royal. Sky Meadows State Park is the easiest, prettiest on-ramp.
Visit site →The postcard shot of Harpers Ferry from above where three states meet. A steep, rewarding climb. My kind of Saturday.
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Start here →Know whether to renovate first. I run the numbers before you spend a dollar.
See how →House hacks, BRRRR, and short-term rentals, underwritten like I would buy them myself.
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