Near Marsh Boardwalk Trail
Winterberry holly on the icy shores of the North Glebe Marsh
Near Marsh Boardwalk Trail
Elaine M. Peiffer Overlook.

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Marsh Boardwalk Trail

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A 985-foot long boardwalk below the Wetlands Center just above the high tide waters along the wetland's edge.
0.3
mi
Distance
25
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyGeologically SignificantRiver/CreekViewsWildlife
Access Issues
09:00 - 17:00 Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Open Sundays March-November only.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.27mi
Distance
25ft
Elevation Gain
30ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
38ft
High Point
1ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
The trail originates on bluff near the trailhead of the the Otter Point Trail. The wood-planked path slopes gradually downhill to meet the boardwalk and continues north along the banks of the Upper Glebe Marsh. There is a bench provided on the east side of the boardwalk about the midway point. Around 0.2-mile, you turn east as the boardwalk ends and head up along the unpaved, white-blazed trail terminating near the Wetlands Center.

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Contributors
Ryan Spr