Loudoun Outdoors Guide
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Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park (#12)
43513 Squirrel Ridge Place, 703-777-0343
Difficulty: Moderate
Hike the 122 acres of forested natural area along the Potomac River, then follow the trail up Goose Creek all the way to the Keep Loudoun Beautiful Park at Route 7. See the stone ruins of the historic Elizabeth Mills canal lock system on Goose Creek. The Kephart Bridge Landing is located on Goose Creek within the park.
Facilities, hours, and connections:
- No facilities.
- Open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week.
- Trailhead for Potomac Heritage Trail
- Connects the Keep Loudoun Beautiful Park and Janelia Farms trail
Tips And Insights from Visitors
- By: Glenn Gillis
Apr 23, 2008 6:06 PM
Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park offers a major stretch of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. The PHT is now open from Keep Lou... (read more)
(leave a comment) - By: Allison
Apr 21, 2008 6:08 PM
Joe, I think that there may be a trail map available on the bulletin board in the park. The trail at Elizabeth Mills is part of the P... (read more)
(leave a comment) - By: Joseph Hummel
Apr 9, 2008 3:17 PM
Bruce, Where can I get a trail map of Elisabeth Mills. I have a group of Cub Scouts that I want to take on the trails. Thanks for you... (read more)
(leave a comment) - By: Bruce McGranahan
Apr 6, 2008 9:28 PM
Elizabeth Mills is on the Potomac and on the Potomac Heritage Trail. Quick access from Lansdowne (although you have to park on the sou... (read more)
(leave a comment) - By: Allison
Mar 28, 2008 4:06 PM
The riverfront along the Potomac and surrounding trees were full of wildlife on the day that we went to the park. Bluebirds, ducks, an... (read more)
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