Best places: Hiking areas in University Center

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Maryland Heights
Park
Observation point offering elevated river & town views, accessible by an uphill hiking trail.
4.90 (740 reviews) (~38.71 km from centre)
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Sky Meadows State Park
State park
A 1,900-acre park on the Eastern side of the Blue Ridge with 24 miles of trails & an 1860s farm.
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~46.43 km from centre)
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Billy Goat Trail
Park
Hiking trail along the Potomac River with 1 steep, strenuous section, 1 moderate & 1 easy stretch.
4.90 (432 reviews) (~18.24 km from centre)
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Bears Den
Lodge
No-frills dorms & a private room in a secluded lodge featuring a living room, a kitchen & fire pits.
4.80 (589 reviews) (~36.23 km from centre)
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Sugarloaf Mountain Peak
Hiking area
4.80 (420 reviews) (~23.28 km from centre)
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Morven Park Grounds
Park
An 18th-century mansion & gardens, home to a former governor, now a museum & equestrian center.
4.70 (766 reviews) (~14.13 km from centre)
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Lake Accotink Park
Park
493-acre forested park including a lake for fishing & canoeing, plus a 4-mile hiking/biking trail.
4.60 (2.3K reviews) (~35.09 km from centre)
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Pohick Bay Regional Park
Park
Riverfront destination for swimming, boating & kayaking, as well as picnics, hiking & camping.
4.60 (1.4K reviews) (~48.79 km from centre)
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Potomac Overlook Regional Park
Park
Large park boasts a nature center with live animals & exhibits, summer concerts & an organic garden.
4.60 (548 reviews) (~32.89 km from centre)
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Peirce Mill
Historical landmark
👍👍 I love this spot! Great trails that take you into rock creek park, picnic tables, restrooms, water fountains…and plenty of parking. The mill itself is also a great place to explore — a lot of history
4.70 (290 reviews) (~35.98 km from centre)
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W&OD Trailhead
Hiking area
The 45-mile-long W & OD running, biking & skating trail runs from Shirlington to Purcellville.
4.70 (277 reviews) (~38.69 km from centre)
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Raven Rocks Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 Great hike. 7-8 effort. Worth the view. Get there early. Parking fills up quickly. I did not take my own advice. Got there on a Saturday at 9:15 am and there was 1 parking space left. Luckily I know how to back in and parallel park. It was a great day for a hike. It was great to see many p...
4.60 (390 reviews) (~36.18 km from centre)
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Middle Patuxent Environmental Area
Hiking area
This preserved parkland with miles of nature trails is home to a variety of plants & wildlife.
4.60 (339 reviews) (~48.51 km from centre)
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Carderock
Hiking area
Outdoor spot with cliffs & a canal, known for its rock-climbing, hiking & picnicking opportunities.
4.70 (226 reviews) (~22.87 km from centre)
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W&OD Trailhead
Hiking area
👍👍 The trail from Vienna onwards going west towards Purcellville is great! A few pointers for new riders or if its your first time in that direction; 1. Spokes is a bike shop a little bit off the trail in Town of Vienna. They are closed on Monday's and Tuesday's. 2. Whole Foods is located right off the...
4.80 (164 reviews) (~25.49 km from centre)
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George Mason's Gunston Hall
Museum
The 1750s home of Virginia statesman George Mason, featuring Georgian design & 250-year-old shrubs.
4.70 (215 reviews) (~49.78 km from centre)
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Hemlock Overlook Regional Park
Park
Park with hiking & equestrian trails, plus an outdoor education & adventure center.
4.60 (293 reviews) (~31.93 km from centre)
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Snickers Gap - Appalachian Trailhead
Hiking area
4.70 (197 reviews) (~35.68 km from centre)
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Maryland Heights Trailhead
Hiking area
4.70 (182 reviews) (~39.33 km from centre)
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Turkey Run Park
Park
Hiking trails through diverse habitats of the Potomac Gorge, including upland forests & riverbanks.
4.50 (388 reviews) (~27.14 km from centre)
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