The 1.4-mile path follows the shoreline at low tide near Nanjemoy, passing Liverpool Point and Sandy Point along Mallows Bay. Hikers can watch for wildlife in the wetland areas adjacent to this stretch of the Potomac River.
The Shoreline Low Tide trail offers a unique 2.31km exploration of Mallows Bay's famous "Ghost Fleet" shipwrecks along the Potomac River in Nanjemoy, Maryland. This coastal trail provides optimal viewing of historic WWI-era wooden steamship remains during low tide, while offering excellent opportunities for wildlife observation and photography.