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Rappahannock River Trails & Virginia Woodland

Head south to Virginia's historic Wilderness area, hike the Rappahannock River Heritage Trail through rolling piedmont forest, and end the evening in Fredericksburg.

Day 1 — Fredericksburg area: Motts Run Reservoir and Rappahannock River Heritage Trail

Day 1 — Locust Grove, Virginia

🚗 3 hr 16 min driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Washington, DC → Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area

1 hr 16 min8:00 AM → 9:16 AM

Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area

★ 4.6

Explore wooded trails winding through 2,200 acres of forest around a quiet reservoir in the Virginia piedmont — an underrated nature preserve with peaceful morning hiking and reliable wildlife sightings just south of Washington.

9:16 AM📍 See location

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Lunch

🍽️ Lunch10:16 AM

Naz's Halal Food - Fredericksburg

A Fredericksburg, VA halal restaurant with a menu of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean plates done with real care — one of the better options on the I-95 corridor between DC and Richmond.

★ 4.7Halal Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Afternoon

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Drive

Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area → Rappahannock River Heritage Trail

18 min12:00 PM → 12:18 PM

Rappahannock River Heritage Trail

★ 4.7

Hike scenic riverside paths through rolling Virginia countryside, spotting wildlife along the water's edge and crossing historic stream crossings. Stop at scenic overlooks to view the meandering river valley and explore peaceful woodlands rich with native flora.

12:18 PM📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Rappahannock River Heritage Trail → Harry's Alehouse

10 min5:00 PM → 5:10 PM

🍽️ Dinner5:10 PM

Harry's Alehouse

Dive into craft beer culture and live entertainment in a historic tavern that celebrates the region's brewing heritage and local spirit.

★ 4.5American Restaurant📍 Maps →

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Drive

Harry's Alehouse → Washington, DC

1 hr 32 min6:10 PM → 7:42 PM

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