Kincora Heron Nature Trail
Kincora Heron Nature Trail is a short, easy hiking trail near Dulles Airport that is great for birdwatching, especially herons, and dog walking. The trail features grassy paths with some boardwalks and wood walkways by the river, offering sightings of diverse wildlife like herons, deer, and birds. It is kid-friendly and suitable for beginner hikers, with a natural setting abutting nearby housing areas. Parking is available in a small lot near the apartments at the trail entrance.
Reviews
Easy, short trail perfect for dog walking and beginner hikers. Lots of Herons live nearby in the tops of the trees – you might see one flying over the water!
Super nice place I love the lake it’s awesome
Nice, easy hiking trail. Sometimes, you can see wildlife like Herons, Deer and a large selection of birds.
The trail is poorly marked took us a few minutes to find it. There a small parking lot in the entrance of apartments. To get to trail you go right till you see a fence there’s a rock path and you’ll see small green signs that will say kincora heron trail. I saw a lot of geese, a cardinal, twelve-spotted skimmers, and butterflies. Its mostly grassy paths with a few tiny boardwalks.
Poorly marked park just a few miles from Dulles airport.
Red rock and mud with grass growing over it.
Abuts a concrete amalgam of housing that is always within view.
There are wood walkways and viewing areas and the best part is the short (100 yard) walk along a river housing the nests of numerous herons.
Whole hike was under 15 minutes for an out and back.