Fletcher's Cove

GENERAL INFO:

Park Type: National Park

Overall Size: Larger than a football field

Special Features/Comments: Paddle Boarding, Rowboating, Hydro-Biking.

GETTING THERE:

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pDriving Directions: From 495, take the Glen Echo exit onto the Clara Barton Parkway. Follow the Clara
Barton Parkway until it becomes Canal Road. Continue on Canal Road until the entrance
of Fletchers at Canal and Reservoir. Fletchers is located on the right side of the road and
you will see the Abner Cloud House, an old stone building next to the canal. The
entrance is a 180-degree turn.

From 66 East, take the Rosslyn exit to Key Bridge. Turn left onto Canal Road after
crossing over Key Bridge. Bear left at Foxhall to stay on Canal Road, and continue to the
entrance of Fletchers at Canal and Reservoir. The entrance is on the left.

ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Open Space, Trails, Ice Skating, Fishing, Kayaking/Canoeing, Marina/Boating

AMENITIES:

General Park Amenities: Seating, Picnic Tables, Grills

Pets: Allowed On-Leash

Additional Features: Rental Equipment

Trash Cans: Yes

Food for Sale Type: Snack Shop

TRAIL DESCRIPTION:

Trail Surface: Paved & Unpaved

Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking, Running/Jogging, Bicycling, Dog Walking

Trail Difficulty: Easy

Trail Layout: Linear

Trail Length: 5 to 10 miles

Trail Shade: Some

Trail Surface Type: Asphalt, Gravel, Sand/Dirt

Trail Slope: Moderate

Trail Width: 4-8 ft

Trail Extras: Kiosk with trail maps

OTHER:

Open Space Activities: Have a picnic

Open Space Size: Between basketball court and football field

Open Space Shade: Some

Natural Water Feature: River/Channel