Gulf Branch Trail — Local services in Arlington

I did this hike on June 21, 2025. Most of the hike is relatively easy as you walk along in forest from a suburban neighborhood toward a waterfall adjacent to the Potomac River. The last 10% of the hike is extraordinarily difficult and involves climbing 30 to 40 feet down a granite slab to the banks of the Potomac. The waterfall is mostly a cut through granite and...

This trail is more than just a simple walk in the park, It has a few moderately difficult sections particularly crossing the creek and some points further in that require a bit of climbing. It may seem pretty simple for the most part but don’t be fooled. Also the nature and the views...