1.8 mi of trail, end to end · about 200 ft of climbing · 3 ft–193 ft · asphalt surface · trail class Highly Developed · bike, hiking
Hiking at Oxon Cove Park the Park Service's write-up
30-120 Minutes · dogs allowed
The Woodlot Trail Photo: NPS/Cindy LaBarge
Hike one of the trails at Oxon Cove Park and see varied ecosystems and diverse plant and animal life. The 1.5 mile Oxon Cove Hiker-Biker Trail is a part of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail and connects to trails outside park boundaries. The half mile Woodlot Trail travels through the forest along a deep ravine and is great for beginners.
Grab a trail map from the Visitor Center or download the NPS App before beginning your hike.
Accessibility The 1.5 mile Hiker-Biker trail is mostly paved with occassional potholes. It has an elevation gain/loss of 190 ft and a maximum grade of 11%. The 0.5 mile Woodlot trail is a natural surface and the trail is no more than 2 feet wide. It has an elevation gain/loss of 137 ft and a maximum grade of 13%
The lines are the National Park Service's public trails layer, the trailheads and the waterfalls, views, peaks and historic places along them the Service's public points of interest, read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end. The write-ups are the Service's own "things to do" text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the park's own site before you go.
