The Peirce Mill used water from Rock Creek to power the grinding of corn, wheat, and rye from 1829-1897. This site also became a sawmill, orchard, tree nursery, and tea house. Before the Civil War, slaves were used to run the commercial operations. The interesting history here and good restoration work done by the park service makes this a worthwhile stop. Milling demonstrations and ranger-led discussions about the technology, rural life, water resources and slaver are also available.
Difficulty: On the Road
Gem Type: Historic Site
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1.6 mi
2.6 km
Billy Goat Trail Section A
Potomac, MD
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1.6 mi 2.6 km | Potomac, MD |
Bad / Closed
Update
Muddy - All Billy Goat trails currently close due to flooding of the Potomac river. Same with Olmsted Island. Call for updates before going. May 20, 2018
4 days ago
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16
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3.3 mi
5.3 km
Great Falls Park - South Loop
Great Falls, VA
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3.3 mi 5.3 km | Great Falls, VA |
Unknown
Update
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17
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2.9 mi
4.7 km
Potomac Heritage Trail: Riverbend Park
Potomac, MD
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2.9 mi 4.7 km | Potomac, MD |
Unknown
Update
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3
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3.5 mi
5.7 km
Berma Road to Billy Goat Trail Section A
Potomac, MD
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3.5 mi 5.7 km | Potomac, MD |
Bad / Closed
Update
Muddy - All Billy Goat trails currently close due to flooding of the Potomac river. Same with Olmsted Island. Call for updates before going. May 20, 2018
4 days ago
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15
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1.5 mi
2.5 km
Lake Braddock Trail
Burke, VA
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1.5 mi 2.5 km | Burke, VA |
Unknown
Update
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1
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1.0 mi
1.6 km
Valley Trail
McLean, VA
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1.0 mi 1.6 km | McLean, VA |
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2
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3.4 mi
5.5 km
Northeast Branch Trail
Edmonston, MD
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3.4 mi 5.5 km | Edmonston, MD |
Unknown
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2
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11.1 mi
17.8 km
Carl Henn Millennium Trail
Rockville, MD
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11.1 mi 17.8 km | Rockville, MD |
Unknown
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1
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0.8 mi
1.3 km
Stubblefield Falls Overlook Trail
McLean, VA
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0.8 mi 1.3 km | McLean, VA |
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1
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1.6 mi
2.6 km
Ohio Canal and Great Falls Loop
Potomac, MD
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1.6 mi 2.6 km | Potomac, MD |
Unknown
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1
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