18. Riverbend Park

Tucked away in a remote river setting, Riverbend Park has more than 10 miles of trails in 400+ acres of forest, meadows, and ponds, including a 2.5 mile portion of the Potomac Heritage Trail linking the Seneca Tract to the north to the Fairfax Cross County Trailhead in Great Falls National Park to the south. Kayakers and canoeists can enjoy exploring many islands in the Potomac River.

Trail map. Printable PDF map.

Bootlegger Trail: (2 miles) 4-mile loop from visitor center. This upland trail follows the western boundary and takes you back to the days of moonshine and rural life. The trail winds through forest, meadow and hollows.

Follow the Hollows Trail: (1 mile) 2-mile loop from visitor center. This scenic trail is great for a short family hike. It starts at the Potomac Heritage Trail and winds through upland forest and hollows before return­ing to the river.

Potomac Heritage Trail: (2 1/2 miles) This nationally recognized scenic trail follows the Potomac River. Look for islands, changing features and wildlife on the water.

Madison’s Escape Trail: (1 mile) President Madison in 1814 took Conn’s Ferry from what is now the park to Mary­land after British soldiers invaded Washington D.C. during the War of 1812.