Spring Backyard Burn #2 - Hemlock Overlook

Spring Backyard Burn #2 - Hemlock Overlook
Date Mar 2025 (TBD)
Distance 8k/5mi, 10mi
Course Type Trail

Race Information

Situated on Gunston Cove and adjacent to Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge and Gunston Hall, home of Founding Father George Mason, Pohick Bay is steeped in beauty and history. The trails are excellent, the water views are amazing, and bald eagle sightings are common. The moderately technical course includes tight single-track, wide-open double-track, challenging climbs, and flowy descents. Don’t miss this awesome Backyard Burn course!

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