Continent |
North America |
Country |
Virginia (USA) |
Next Big City |
Washington DC |
Next Town |
Alexandria, Belmont Park |
Type: |
River |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Toilet |
Type: |
Shallow, Chop |
Hazards: |
Stakes |
Quality: |
Cloudy |
Best Tide: |
No information |
On the tidal Potomac in the Belmont Bay. Flat to choppy water. Very shallow very far out. Occasional logs or branches in water.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Tidal |
Hazards: |
Trees |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Narrow beach, non-existent at high tide. Trees right on shoreline.
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Spring:
|
Normal |
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Summer:
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Normal |
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Fall:
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Normal |
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Winter:
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Thick |
Usable year round except when iced over. Wetsuit needed.
Best Months: |
April, May, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Frontal |
Best Direction: |
SSW, NW |
Main Direction: |
No information |
Best months are April/May and September/October. Gusty most of the time. Best winds are out where the water is deep.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Take Rt. 1 south from the beltway, turn left on to Gunston road, follow signs to Mason Neck State Park. The 'beach' is at the car top boat launch.
Rules |
Fees |
Daily parking fee of $3 on the weekdays and $4 on the weekends. Annual parking passes are available. Boat rentals are available from April to October. Park Information Line: 703-339-2385.
