Widewater Marsh Trail

Trails Virginia Widewater Marsh Trail

Virginia · Stafford County

Widewater Marsh Trail

Waterfront trail in Widewater State Park with marsh views.

Rating

Length

2.0 mi

Difficulty

3

County

Stafford

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About This Trail

Waterfront path in Widewater State Park connecting to the Holly Marsh and Long Pond trails on a 1,100-acre Potomac River peninsula. Wooded routes border tidal marshes with views of Aquia Creek, ending at a striking Potomac River overlook in Stafford County.

Location

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Coordinates: 38.3758, -77.4487

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Getting There

From Fredericksburg, take I-95 north to exit 143A (Aquia Harbor). Go north on US 1, turn right on Telegraph Road (Route 637), then onto Widewater Road to Brent Point Road and the park entrance.

Nearby Trails

Neabsco Creek Boardwalk

Accessible wetland boardwalk through tidal habitat.

Fountainhead Regional Park Trail

Rolling forest trails with reservoir viewpoints.

Burke Lake Loop

Gentle gravel loop around Burke Lake.

Billy Goat Trail Section B

Shorter rugged section along the Potomac near Great Falls.

Billy Goat Trail Section A

Iconic Potomac scramble with exposed rocks and river views.

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