Great place with great views!…read more Pop "Woodstock Tower" into Google Maps, and it will take you to the right spot (Apple Maps only took me to the trailhead a distance away). This will put you near a little overlook off the dirt road or if you keep going, a small gravel parking lot. Be prepared to drive on dirt and gravel roads for over a mile to get here; you are going the right way! This end of the trail has a clearly marked sign saying it is the Woodstock Tower. From either of those parking lots it's only about ¼ mile walk to get to the tower. The path varies from rocky to flat dirt. Loads of hickory nuts line the path. You could also come from the other end of the trail, which is over a mile away in the other direction. The climb up is steep but manageable (I'd recommend being more careful descending!) with metal steps. Considering she's still standing 90 years after her construction, I'd say the tower is stable. Hats off to the Civilian Conservation Corps for building this lasting landmark! The views from the top are great and worth the short walk and short climb. I met a local man at the top who shoots a lot of videos from up there. He did warn that sometimes there are black bears in the area; I never saw one my whole time, but just keep alert. It was a little cold on the mid-October day we were there and the top of the mountain did mean lots of cross wind, so dress appropriately. Unless you're weird about heights (apologies to my wife; thanks for walking out to it with us, Baby), this is a worthwhile visit. Definitely recommend!

What a pleasant surprise! We drove up the mountain on Christmas Eve and simply enjoyed the views…read more Our goal of finding the tower wasn't easy being that my bf hadn't been up there since he was a kid. Nevertheless we found it :-) I was a bit apprehensive of climbing it at first but took baby steps lol. What a beautiful scenery once you reach the top. Great experience!

Had a group of family and friends here from North Dakota and we did a tube float. Ages from 7-60…read moreeveryone enjoyed the time and the teens enjoyed swimming around and pulling our tube island around the river. Beautiful day and the staff at Downriver are awesome. Very informative and helpful

My group and I had the worst experience staying at Golden Rock Campground. It was so bad, we ended…read moreup shortening our trip from two nights to one. First, when we arrived, someone else had taken our reserved spot; they claimed their spot was taken so they chose ours right on the river. A young woman showed up finally convinced them to leave. That started an entire night of harassment. This specific group of campers played music at a volume I didn't know existed. A few from our group went and asked them to turn it down around midnight and were met with explicit language. We had to leave the campground to get service and call the camp host, who took almost an hour to show up. The group turned down the music while the host was there, but turned it back up the moment he left and played it all night long, while threatening to "take care of" us while we slept because we didn't give them our original campsite. The experience was absolutely awful. This campground does not have an onsite camp host and it takes forever for one to show up. They DO NOT comply by their own campground rules. There are tons of campgrounds in the area, do yourself a favor and choose a different one. Golden Rock Campground hosts are more concerned with campers who have been coming to their campground for years over the comfort of everyone else. We were issued a very partial refund but that did not make up for the awful experience.

Great time fishing there. Got lots of large trout. Have been there twice. The people are very…read morenice, courteous and helpful

This park is a great Warrenton spot for kids and adults alike. Aside from the play area, there is a…read morecreek area, swings, a walking trail and sports facilities. There is a bathroom area as well and water fountains. We loved the trail and the creek the most. We spotted a snake, a lizard and some rabbits on our walk. It's a well taken care of spot I would recommend for some family fun or to get out of the house. We also saw a couple having a picnic and others walking dogs.

Such a cute little place with a beautiful natural landscape! Many playful amenities for the kids…read moreand unique artistic additions to it (like mushroom painted tables and chairs). A little creek, several sets of swings, functioning bathrooms, various benches and picnic tables, walkways. Perfect for a birthday party, date, reunion, you name it. :)

Moderate due to rocky terrain but well maintained, nice shade up and down trail crosses creek…read more Beautiful view.

This hike is a great out and back trail and not too far out there especially if you're coming from…read moreDC. It's not in a National park either so no fees! Roughly 2 miles out and 2 miles back in, this hike doesn't get particularly steep until maybe the last .5 mile up the ridge. But of rock scrambling and cobbles on the trail so ankle support is recommended but not necessary. The white blazes are well marked and helpful with all the fall leaf litter. Dog friendly but probably nicer if your dog is a little bit taller (saw a corgi and a dachshund being carried by their owners for the rock scrambling). Our coonhound had a great time. No trash can so be prepared to pack out all garbage. Only con is limited and steep parking which can get dicey if the lot is full. Come early on a nice weekend day and you should be fine. Trail itself did not feel overly crowded.

This was exactly what I was looking for:…read more Low key historical location Close proximity to where I'm staying Mostly flat pebble lined trail (bugs love me!) 3-5 miles long, depending on which trail you pick Signage posts along the trail to explain events that took place

Outdoor joggers and dog walkers would be fine with this location, but Civil War aficionados should…read morekeep in mind this place is still a work in progress. There are two trailheads; this address is for one of them, located in the wood line of a nearby school. Park in their back parking lot. Ignore your GPS; it had fits trying to point me to the right place. The trail is just that; a somewhat circular gravel walking path thru the woods, with Civil War information plaques explaining key points of the battle every so often. Nothing fancy by any means. This place has no bathrooms and is very secluded. If you're adverse to walking thru the woods alone, you might not be comfortable here. http://www.civilwar.org/battlefields/thirdwinchester/maps/cwpt-third-winchester.html

Owner given opportunity to address below and no response. very responsive prior to booking, which…read moreproblematic in that once the $$ is in the pocket and the deficiencies pointed out, Owner has no use for you. Not my style to allow this. Beginning the first stage of the battle. It goes without saying that most book cabins in the fall to sit outside on deck by fire pit, emphasized on ads, to "gaze at the stars". Fire pit, had no cover, and full of water and ashes. Electric Grill had been left plugged in, potential fire to forrest and lethal to bears. Many fees charged eg in addition to the advertised nightly fee, and the tax, there are nickel dime fees such as "Host fee", and "service fee", and on top of it, VRBO, in stealth like manner, adds a fee, after you agree and click on book. Different story. Story on hosts accomplishments and education which have little to do with Owner's current profession, a real estate agent. NO disclosure of such, which is believed to be a Real Estate Commission requirement. There is a reason the Commission has made disclosure necessary. Listing states, cameras in front. Later I noticed where it was stated, "two way audio". Upon unlocking front door, immediately, I told my wife, "this place smells smoke. Listing says no smoking. Wife came to front door and stated, just smells old, I dont think it is smoke" . This clearly was heard by host, and since then it was clear that the smell was from old , not changed sheets. Mountain/river view maybe when tree leaves have fallen. Sectional, had been removed and stored by Owner , not disclosed to renter. Sofa bed inoperative, and only after owner consultation and back breaking work, while at same time having the pleasure of having nose inches from yellowish sheets that appeared to have been on sofa bed and used by several guests. Deck , not as per photos, shaking when one walked on it. Lets, get to the tip of the iceberg. Below pics tell more than a story.

Very clean, charming cabin that accommodated 4 adults, 2 kids and our dog and still felt spacious…read more Lots of outdoor space to roam and at night sit by the fire and roast marshmallows that were provided for us! The boat drop is right at the bottom of the hill, walkable if you wanted to. All we had to bring was groceries, everything else is provided! Definitely will stay here again

The entrance and parking for the Chapman DeMary Trail is behind the building at 205 East Hirst…read moreRoad. Look for a sign and some picnic tables. The trail runs along the South Fork Catoctin Creek. Good option for pleasant stroll on flat ground in a forest. One downside: it is close enough to Hirst Road and Leesburg Pike (Rt 7) that you hear traffic noise the whole time.