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    Dyke Marsh

    4.4 (17 reviews)

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    Jenny T.

    * Nice short out-and-back mile * Pretty chill deck/wooden boardwalk thing at the end to observe the calm waters and the nice view * Be careful when it rains/if it has rain, the trail can get pretty muddy/wet * Lots of wildlife--a lot of birdwatchers hang out on the trail * Flat/clear enough to do a quick jog in and out * Relatively peaceful branch off from the Mt Vernon trail

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    Emily C.

    Right off the busy path of the Mt. Vernon trail is a unpaved path with hidden splendor. Ride your bike or park your car at the trail head and be ready to escape the others. I lovely little hike with views of ospreys, boats, shoreline and eagles. When you get to the turn-around point, you are walking along a 200 yard wooden deck that wraps around the Dyke Marsh point. I like to bring a little picnic and set-up for a little party in the springtime. Check-out the website above for more info. At the Marina, you can rent kayaks for $20 for three hours! We took a bottle of Pinot Grigio and rowed to Maryland. There is also a public bathroom here and water fountains.

    Pei L.

    Great place to walk around the lake. There are chestnut trees over there, and my friends and I were trying to find all the chestnuts on the ground.

    Peaceful spot close to Old Town but you can hear the cars from route 1 that runs along the park. Bikes are not allowed and only a few benches along the trail. Beautiful marsh life and a few informative signs.

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    Nice place to walk and enjoy nature. Good parking nearby.

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    Simply a beautiful place for a short nature walk.

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    What a fantastic surprise find today. A really lovely slice of nature - will definitely be returning.

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