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Washington, DC: Sky Meadows State Park
VA
Distance: 4.8 miles
Centuries-old settler ruins and fabulous forest overlooks make this quiet 4.7-mile loop one of the best dayhikes within an hour's drive of downtown D.C.
TO TRAILHEAD: I-66 W to US 17 N. Turn L into state park and park in main lot
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