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11617 Caledon Rd.,King George, VA 22485
Latitude: 38.333999
Longitude: -77.142639
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Boyd’s Hole Trail
The Boyd’s Hole Trail is a 2.06 mile easy hiking trail that when combined with portions of the Potomac Overlook Trail, forms a 2.76 mile loop that is accessible from just behind the Visitor Center. This wide gravel path takes users through the forest bringing them to Boyd’s Hole, an area with a few picnic tables and a small observation platform overlooking the Potomac River. This relatively undisturbed shoreline makes an ideal place for bald eagles to nest. For this reason please stay within bounded areas on the shoreline. In addition to eagles there are Red-tailed hawks, Osprey, several types of owls, and many other examples of birds and wildlife to be found here.
Blaze Color: Blue
- Length: 2.06
- Difficulty: Easy
- Surface: Gravel
Potomac Overlook
Accessed from the Boyds Hole trail, the Potomac Overlook trail brings users through a flat expanse of oak/hickory forest to the river. The overlook provides guests with a panoramic view of the Potomac River from the top of our 30 high bluffs.
Blaze Color: Gold
- Length: 1.63
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Gravel
Hampstead Road
Accessed from the Boyds Hole trail, the Hampstead Road trail runs along the eastern boundary of the park, past open fields and down to Stuarts Wharf. The steamship landing at Stuarts Wharf serviced the local farms and brought mail to one of the first post offices in the county, once located near the Visitor Center at Hampstead.
Blaze Color: Violet
- Length: 2.17
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Surface: Gravel
Jones Pond Loop
Accessed from the Hampstead Road trail, the Jones Pond Loop passes through several habitat restoration projects. Aulder Flats, a wetland restoration project, is a bald eagle roosting area and is frequented by a wide variety of waterfowl. The loop is bordered by the Jones Pond Natural Area so please stay on the trail.
Blaze Color: Bold Red
- Length: 1.05
- Difficulty: Easy
- Surface: Gravel/Natural