Let’s head to Woodbridge, VA for couple of bird watching hikes.
**First hike:**
Location: [Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge](https://www.fws.gov/refuge/occoquan-bay)
Meeting Point: [Parking Lot for the refuge](https://goo.gl/maps/ytcQVBYbCzLFR8V79)
Meeting Time: 8:30 am
Hike Distance: 4 miles
Difficulty: easy
Time: ~2.5 hours
**Optional Second hike for those who are very adventurous:**
Location: [Mason Neck State Park](https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/mason-neck)
Meeting Point: [main parking lot](https://goo.gl/maps/NzcXEnjoHQmge4Vn8)
Meeting Time: around 12:00 pm (depending on the activities before)
Hike Distance: 5 miles
Difficulty: easy
Time: ~2.5 hours
Cost: $10 park entrance fee per vehicle
**Dog friendly? No!** No pets please.
Bathroom Facilities/Water: Yes – many options in Mason Neck.
Alcohol/Smoking/Intoxicants: Use of intoxicants such as alcohol, cigarettes and/or illegal substances is banned during the hikes.
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