This quarter-mile trail leads through woods of oak, holly, and laurel trees. Walkers cross a bridge over a steep ravine and pass a number of attractions such as Washington's cobble quarry and a Native American site.

Interpretive signs throughout the trail describe animals that once roamed the forests at Mount Vernon and identify those that still do. Visitors experience a tranquil and peaceful setting as they wonder through a forest largely unexplored for 200 years. The foot of the quarter-mile trail is at the George Washington: Pioneer Farmer site, near the 16-sided barn.

Open daily, weather permitting. Not wheelchair accessible. The Forest Trail includes one steep hill and takes approximately 10 minutes to walk.

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