Accokeek Overlook Trail

General Information

* Name/Location of Trail
Accokeek Overlook Trail

(check all that apply)

Hiking
Describe any major attractions along the trail:

(e.g., waterfall, scenic vista, historic feature, etc.)


A ½-mile long walking trail along the
north shore of Accokeek Creek with viewpoints of the tidal marsh and great wildlife-watching opportunities.

Length of trail
Map
Benches
One way
Length of the trail

(from sign/brochure or from AllTrails app)

0 1/2 miles
No
No
Describe the surface of the route of travel:
Crushed gravel, boardwalk, and dirt
Slope of route of travel (at its steepest incline):
0 %
Width of route of travel (at its narrowest point):
34 inches
Distance from the parking area to the trailhead

(If no accessible parking, measure distance from middle of parking lot/area to the trailhead)

75 feet

(see instructions)

No

(check all that apply)

Crushed rock
Soil
Boardwalk
Width of the trail tread at its narrowest point:

(at least 36")

33 inches
How long is the narrowest point in trail?
2664 feet
Steepest running slope or grade on the trail:
20 %
How long is the steepest running slope on trail?
36 2/5 feet
How long is the entire slope that contains the steepest slope?
79 feet
Steepest cross-slope on the trail:
26 79/100 %
How long is the steepest cross-slope on the trail?
9 feet

(e.g., bridges, boardwalks, gorges)

No
Describe any protruding objects or obstructions along the trail:
Roots, sticks, branches, unramped entrance to boardwalks are 4” at the highest
Link to map, information, waypoints, and photos of trail:
https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/document/cnnap-trailmap.pdf

Comments

A 20-space parking area located along Brooke Road provides access to a ½-mile long walking trail along the north shore of Accokeek Creek with viewpoints of the tidal marsh and great wildlife-watching opportunities.