Great for bird watching, apparently especially for bald eagles. There are also a number of hiking trails from this part of the park, some of them leading through parts of the marshland section of the park. Large boards provide information about historical events that occurred on the Potomac and Chesapeake Bay.

Amy

May 26, 2025

Hiking

Belmont Bay is a lovely stretch of water at the mouth of the Occoquan River. The bay is flanked by three nature reserves: Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge, Mason Neck State Park and the Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge.

Keep your eyes peeled for bald eagles and Great Blue Herons. It's also a popular place to go boating.

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Mason Neck State Park – Kane’s Creek Overlook loop from Mason Neck State Park

7.33km

01:52

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Belmont Bay loop from Mason Neck State Park

1.83km

00:28

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Beautiful wooded area (High Point Road) – Belmont Bay loop from Mason Neck

11.4km

02:54

30m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Mason Neck, Fairfax County, Virginia, United States

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Mason Neck State Park

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South Valley Trail and Laurel Trail Loop Junction

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge

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Visitor Center, Mason Neck State Park

Lake Mercer

Lincoln Memorial

Wakefield MTB Trail System

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

The White House

Burke Lake Trail

Belmont Bay

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Mason Neck State Park – Kane’s Creek Overlook loop from Mason Neck State Park

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Belmont Bay loop from Mason Neck State Park

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Beautiful wooded area (High Point Road) – Belmont Bay loop from Mason Neck

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