Meadowood Hike in Lorton, VA

Join us not too early on Sunday morning for an approx 6 mile hike in the Meadowood Recreation Area in Lorton, VA. The hike is fairly easy with wide trails and an elevation gain of less than 500 ft. We will meet in the parking lot. Note: there are no facilities at the park.

The Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area is about 25 miles south of D.C., on the Mason Neck peninsula. Stretching across more than 800 acres of public lands, Meadowood offers 13.4 miles of hiking trails, 7 miles of horseback riding trails, 6.6 miles of mountain biking trails, and two universally accessible trails to Hidden Pond. The site also offers two fishing ponds, environmental education programs, horse boarding stables, geocaching, picnic areas, trails, pollinator garden, and bird watching sites.

Level: Easy - will maintain 2.5 mph pace.

Bring: Light hiking shoes are sufficient and dress for the weather. Bring water and a cap and/or sunglasses.

Carpool: There are no organized carpools but you may solicit riders in the comments section.

Cancellation Policy: Heavy rain cancels

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Carpool: Participants can post carpool requests/offers to arrange with other participants in the Meetup Comments section.

RSVPs will close Saturday at 8pm so please cancel before then if your plans change so any Waitlisted participants can join with plenty of notice.