Near Great Blue Heron Trail
Looking out to the marsh from Accotink Creek Trail lookout point.
Near Great Blue Heron Trail
Beautiful reflections looking across Accotink Creek from the Great Blue Heron Trail.
Near Great Blue Heron Trail
Stating the obvious.
Near Great Blue Heron Trail
Pedestrian bridge from Accotink Creek Trail to Beaver Dam Loop Trail.
Near Great Blue Heron Trail
Hut marking the end of the Great Blue Heron Trail where you can look out into the marsh.

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Great Blue Heron Trail

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Short out and back trail to an overlook along the Accotink Bay marsh.
0.4
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Distance
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easy
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Steeper
0.39mi
Distance
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Elevation Gain
1ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
5ft
High Point
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Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point

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