Red Rock Wilderness Hike

Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park - Leesburg, VA


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Length	Difficulty	Streams	Views	Solitude	Camping
1.7 mls					N/A
Hiking Time: Elev. Gain: Resources:	1.0 hour 190 ft Topo Hike Trails Map (PDF) Leesburg VA Weather Forecast Garmin (GDB), Gaia/Trails App (GPX) (What's this?)
From:	Park at Red Rocks Wilderness Overlook Park on Edwards Ferry Rd. NE. 39.11299, -77.51011

At only 67 acres Red Rock Wilderness Overlook is one of the smallest regional parks along the banks of the Potomac River, and just down the river from Balls Bluff Battlefield. With very little elevation gain this short circuit trail is perfect for young children. At the north section of the park on the banks of the Potomac there are expansive views of the river and Harrison Island, and some of the best views of the river from the cliff section on the parks southern end.

Parking Area - Suitable for 20 vehicles off Edwards Ferry Road NE
Restored Ice House - One of the four ruins on the park grounds with informational signage
Banks of the Potomac River - View upstream westward of the Potomac River and Harrison Island
Potomac Heritage Trail - View of the Potomac River from the trail
Cliff Views- Panoramic view of the Potomac River

Mid January

Red Rock Wilderness Hike Comments

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By: Jeff P	Rating:	Date of Hike: Sunday, April 2, 2017
A nice hike close to town. Great for kids but not suitable for strollers. If you are looking for solitude I would not recommend this hike. However, if you want a place close to home with a little bit of up and down and not a lot of time to hike this would work nicely.

By: Brian S	Rating:	Date of Hike: Friday, January 13, 2017
Pleasant hike, well marked. Mostly thru the woods on a nice loop but one section along the Potomac to a nice view on the Northeast corner (I think) of the property. Went out on an overcast day with the dogs and didn't see anyone else on the trail. There was only one car in the parking lot when I got there and they were gone when I got back so we apparently hiked in the same direction. Fall or Spring would make this a better hike but if you are in the area this and Balls Bluff are a couple short hikes with nice views to take in.