Hemlock Overlook Regional Park

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Hemlock Overlook Reg. Park
www.hemlockoverlook.org/
Hemlock Overlook Center for Outdoor Education is a jointly operated by George Mason University and the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority.

The Center provides an opportunity for people of all ages to participate in Experiential and Outdoor Education activities. Hemlock Overlook is located within 5,000 acres of Regional Park land along the western border of Fairfax County, Virginia (Washington DC Suburbs). The center is rich in regional Civil War history along the banks of Bull Run and offers overnight accommodations and hiking trails in addition to our 42 element Low and High Challenge Course including our newest high element -Total Team Challenge.
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Coordinates:   38°45'39"N   77°24'32"W

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  • There is usually noone at the park. It is the perfect part of the river for creek walking. Bring some old tennis shoes, step into the creek and start walking. Struggling against a lazy current is great low impact exercise. The scenery is nice as well, certainly beats a treadmill. The river is about 3 to 4 feet deep and muddy. There are some sharp stones so don't do it bare footed. I have never seen a snake here and have been many times.
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