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Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve – Mount Vernon Trail loop from Belle Haven

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Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve – Mount Vernon Trail loop from Belle Haven

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Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve – Mount Vernon Trail loop from Belle Haven

01:39

6.54km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

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Belle Haven Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

326 m

Belle Haven Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful park located on the Mount Vernon Trail and thus accessible by hiking, running or bike. Equipped with benches and tables, plenty of space, and a beautiful view of the …

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2

1.88 km

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Habitat

Highlight • Natural

One of the largest mud flats around Washington DC, which can be explored on foot or by boat. Located on the Mount Vernon Trail, it is accessible either on foot …

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3

3.22 km

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve

Highlight • Natural

Dyke Marsh is teeming with diverse plant and wildlife. It's one of the largest mudflats in the DC area, made up of 380 acres (1.5 km2) of floodplain, swamp forest …

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4

3.85 km

Mount Vernon Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Mount Vernon Trail is an 18-mile paved multi-use trail from George Washington's Mount Vernon to Theodore Roosevelt Island. This trail sees over one million users annually, making it one …

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B

6.54 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.79 km

2.21 km

471 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.31 km

2.21 km

445 m

401 m

179 m

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