Day hike outside DC -

Looking for a dayhike outside the DC area. Mother/Daughter day (25 and 53) She runs (DC), I%26#39;m a walker (Florida) and we%26#39;re both have decent fitness level.

Any ideas?

I%26#39;d be happy to drive Saturday morning, hike, stay in motel, continue to hike next day on different trail and then return to city.

Day hike outside DC -

Check out:

Sugarloaf Mountain (there%26#39;s a winery at the bottom for post-hike refreshment)

Billygoat Trail

Great Falls Park

Day hike outside DC -

Do some google searches on Old Rag and Whiteoak Canyon. These are great hikes, with Old Rag being the harder of the two. I%26#39;ve only done Whiteoak Canyon once, and I think we did an easier portion of it, as it was mostly just walking with only moderate climbs. They are very near each other.

I have done the full Old Rag loop (about 8 miles from the base) several times, and each time, I was not up for hiking the next day! The first part is mostly walking up a trail, then you get to a long rock scramble, but only 1 part is very difficult. I usually pushed my girlfriend up and then had to scramble/claw/fight my way up it. It is a climb over a large rock in the middle of a narrow passageway, and there really isn%26#39;t anything good to grab onto. There is often a traffic jam here, as most hikers are slow to figure out a way through this part.

Old Rag is a beautiful hike that affords great views from the top of the mountain. Bring plenty of water and some food/snacks. You can probably do the loop in 4 hrs, with a few stops for sight seeing.

It is about 2 hrs from DC.

'; I usually pushed my girlfriend up and then had to scramble/claw/fight my way up it.';

Quite the visual!! good to know.

Yes, those are good places I would recommend.

Also, google the websites of the Capital Hiking Club, the Wanderbirds Hiking Club, and the Center Hiking Club.

There is also a group called ';Washington Women Outdoors'; and they have a website.

WE enjoyed Great Falls Park. It was unique to see for us, and you can keep walking/hiking on the towpath or branch off on the boardwalk. I am hoping that there are some kayakers (sp?) attempting some runs on the river, but that might be too early in the season????

How long a drive are you willing to make, one way?