Fort Marcy
Fort Marcy, McLean, VA 22101
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OWNER: National Park Service - George Washington Memorial Parkway
CONTACT: 703-320-1400
WEBSITE: https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/fortmarcy.htm
EVENTS: https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/
Hours: Open Year-Round:
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
GENERAL INFO:
Park Type: Historic Site, National Park
Overall Size: Larger than a football field
Special Features/Comments: The Potomac Heritage Trail runs through the park.
GETTING THERE:
Parking
pDriving Directions: Fort Marcy Park is in Virginia on the George Washington Memorial Parkway between the Spout Run Parkway and VA-123 exits.
Fort Marcy Park can only be reached from the northbound lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. From the parkway, follow the sign to turn right to enter the parking lot.
ACTIVITIES/RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES:
Open Space, Trails, Birdwatching
AMENITIES:
General Park Amenities: Picnic Tables
Pets: Allowed On-Leash
Additional Features: Historic Site
TRAIL DESCRIPTION:
Trail Surface: Unpaved
Trail Activities: Walking, Hiking
Trail Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Layout: Linear
Trail Length: 1 to 5 miles
Trail Shade: Lots
Trail Surface Type: Gravel, Sand/Dirt
Trail Slope: Moderate
Trail Width: 2-4 ft
Trail Extras: Benches/Rest Areas, Historic Sites
OTHER:
Open Space Size: Smaller than a basketball court
Open Space Shade: Some
Natural Water Feature: Creek/Stream
