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Donaldson Run Nature Area

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Donaldson Run Trail

3.49km

00:56

120m

Hike the easy 2.2-mile Donaldson Run Trail through a lush forest, following a creek with cascades and views of the Potomac River.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain.Easily walkable paths.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 1.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Hard

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

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Potomac Heritage Trail – Donaldson Run Nature Area loop from Rosslyn

15.0km

03:55

120m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

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Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain.Easily walkable paths.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 1.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Hard

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Moderate

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Potomac Heritage Trail – Donaldson Run Nature Area loop from Marymount University

6.88km

01:52

100m

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain.Easily walkable paths.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 1.

Moderate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Hard

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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