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Lake Barcroft

Lake Barcroft is a town in District of Columbia district, District of Columbia, United States of about 9,558 people. Within 50 km by road there are 275 places to visit: 57 wildlife, forests & gardens, 48 forts & heritage and 48 parks. The must-see places are Upton Hill, Bluemont Junction Trail and Minor's Hill.

38.8479° N, 77.1558° WPop. 9,558

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Within 30 km275 places
Within 50 km275
Must-see275
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Upton Hill, hill near Lake Barcroft
Must-see

Upton Hill

Hill · 4 km · Arlington

Bluemont Junction Trail, nature spot near Lake Barcroft
Must-see

Bluemont Junction Trail

Nature spot · 5 km

Must-see

Minor's Hill

Hill · 8 km

Places near Lake Barcroft by type

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One day from Lake Barcroft

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:15 pm

50 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Lake Barcroft
  2. Fort Williamsfort · 1.5 hrs
  3. Fort Craigfort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Upton Hillhill · 1 hrs
  5. Minor's Hillhill · 1 hrs
  6. Eakin Community Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Lake Barcroft
Today’s loopLake BarcroftStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Lake Barcroft?

Upton Hill (hill, about 4 km), Bluemont Junction Trail (nature spot, about 5 km), Minor's Hill (hill, about 8 km), Fort Craig (fort, about 9 km), Fort Williams (fort, about 9 km), Fort Albany (fort, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lake Barcroft?

275 places on Spotwander: 57 wildlife, forests & gardens, 57 other attractions, 48 forts & heritage, 48 parks, 29 museums.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to Lake Barcroft?

Bluemont Junction Trail, about 5 km by road; Eakin Community Park (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Lake Barcroft?

Fort Craig, about 9 km by road; Fort Williams (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Lake Barcroft?

Start in Lake Barcroft, visit Fort Williams, then Fort Craig, then Upton Hill, then Minor's Hill, then Eakin Community Park, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.