Beginning from the parking lot at the visitor center, this .6-mile trail is the only way to access Fossil Beach. Following this easy-rated route through the woods is worth the hike. Pack a picnic and a sifter for fossilized shark teeth hunting and enjoy this serene spot on the Potomac River.
This hike does have some elevation gain (144 feet to be exact), so be prepared on your way back for a steady (but not steep) climb back to the parking lot. If you take it slow, it’s worth it for the beach views.
Photo courtesy Virginia State Parks
