Cross the footbridge for woodland paths and a different view of the Potomac.
The plan
Cross the footbridge for woodland paths and a different view of the Potomac.
Make it your kind of day
Choose a manageable stretch and let the surroundings set the pace. You can make this a short change of scene or the center of a slower day, depending on your energy and the conditions. Leave time to stop and look around rather than measuring the outing only by how far you go.
Before you go
The island itself is in DC; approach on foot from Arlington. Stay on marked paths; boardwalks may be slippery or flooded.