Looking for a good hike? This is a list of age-appropriate trails, many of which the pack has used for hiking activities.
When going on a hike, be sure to have your scout wear a backpack containing at least a full water bottle and trail snacks, if only to develop good habits. The other hiking essentials are a whistle, first aid kit, flashlight, and sun protection (sunscreen, hat, or both).
Most Tigers can complete hikes that are 4.0 miles and under. Many Tigers can complete Burke Lake (4.7 mi), but some can’t. Most Lions can handle hikes 2.5 miles and below.
Favorite Hikes
Burke Lake – 4.7 mi
Wilson Bridge – 4.0 mi
Lake Accotink – 3.8 mi
Oxon Hill Farm – 3.5 mi
Hidden Pond (Springfield) – 2.65 mi
Meadowood (South Branch half loop) – 2.6 mi
Accotink Bay Wildlife Refuge (Ft. Belvoir) – 2.4 mi
Huntley Meadows Area C – 2.3 mi
Arlington Cemetery – 2.0 mi
Tidal Basin – 1.9 mi
Meadowood (Hidden Pond) – 1.9 mi
Dyke Marsh – 1.8 mi
Huntley Meadows main area – 1.5 mi
Theodore Roosevelt Island – 1.5 mi
Mason Neck State Park – 1.25 mi
History of Scouting urban hike (DC) – varies
Mount Vernon – varies
Hiking at Camp
Goshen Jump Rock – 6.0 mi
Goshen Maury River – 4.0 mi
Goshen Viewing Rock – 3.0 mi
Camp Wilson – Red Trail half loop – 2.2 mi
Prince William Forest Park, Mary Branch Trail to Quantico Creek out-and-back – 2.7 mi
TISCOM perimeter trail – 1.25 mi
Prince William Forest Park, Taylor Farm Road loop – 1.6 mi
Other Hikes
Springfield Hidden Pond
Billy Goat Trail
Great Falls
Belle Haven
Occoquan Bay Wildlife Refuge
Fountainhead Regional Park