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Algonkian Regional Park Sanctuary Trail

City, Town, or County Backcountry Trail

Length
2 miles
Elevation Gain
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Route Type
out & back

The Algonkian Regional Park Sanctuary Trail in Sterling, VA is a 2-mile loop trail through a 30+ acre section of wetlands on Lowe's Island adjacent to the Potomac River.

The Potomac River at Algonkian Regional Park. Photo by Jim Northrup Creative Commons.

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Location: Lowe's Island

States: Virginia
Counties: Loudoun

The Algonkian Regional Park Sanctuary Trail in Sterling, VA is a 2-mile loop trail through a 30+ acre section of wetlands on Lowe's Island adjacent to the Potomac River. This trail is a spur of the multi-jurisdictional Potomac Heritage Trail and will eventually include observation platforms interpretive signage and observation wildlife blinds. The wetlands are a unique part of the Potomac that supports a variety of flora and fauna including Bald Eagles.

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Allowed Uses:

Hiking/Walking

Other Activities

Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Jill Vanden Heuvel
Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
47001 Fairway Dr.
Sterling, VA 20165
[email protected] • (703) 450-4655
www.nvrpa.org

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Part of a Trail System? No
Surface (primary): Soil
Surfaces (additional): Soil

Tread Width (average): 30"
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Tread Grade (average, percent): 5
Tread Grade (maximum): 20
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Certified as an NRT
Jun 1, 2004

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