Gulf Branch
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38°54′58″N 77°7′57″W / 38.91611°N 77.13250°W
| Gulf Branch | |
|---|---|
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  Location of mouth | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Arlington County |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
• location | Potomac River |
• elevation | 0 feet (0 m) |
Gulf Branch is a stream in Arlington County, Virginia. From its source southwest of the Gulf Branch Nature Center, Gulf Branch flows on a northeastern course and empties into the Potomac River within the Federal parklands of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Gulf Branch is surrounded predominantly by forests.
Parks
[edit]- Gulf Branch Natural Area, Arlington County Parks and Recreation
- George Washington Memorial Parkway, US National Park Service
Attractions
[edit]- Gulf Branch Forge
- Robert Walker Log House
- Gulf Branch Pond
- Molly Ross Rising Relics, outdoor art display
- Gulf Branch Nature Center, features exhibits on local wildlife and local Native American history
- Potomac River Trail, parallel with the stream, begins across from the Gulf Branch Nature Center
- Potomac Palisades, includes a 30-foot drop in the stream just prior to its confluence with the Potomac
- Potomac Heritage Trail, perpendicular to the stream, crosses between the Palisades and the Potomac
- Gulf Branch Bouldering Area
Roadway crossings
[edit]- Military Road
- George Washington Memorial Parkway
Rock Climbing
[edit]A small climbing area with roughly 15 climbs is located at the mouth of the stream, where Gulf Branch feeds into the Potomac, near the Potomac Palisades
See also
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