Fort Foote Park

Fort Foote was constructed in 1863 atop Rozier's Bluff to strengthen the ring of fortifications that encircled Washington, D.C. Two of the Guns that protected Washington are still there along with the remains of the fort's earthworks.

Cannon at Fort Foote

Rodman gun at Fort Foote.

A cannon in front of fall leaves

Drawing of Fort Foote

Drawing of fort in 1865.

Drawing of Fort Foote Park, depicting the fort in 1865.

Fort Foote

Rodman gun at Fort Foote.

A cannon in front of fall leaves.

Rozier's Bluff

At the southern end of Fort Foote Park lies a small beach.

a small sandy beach with trees

Fort Foote River Trail

Hiking trails at Fort Foote Park traverse through diverse forest ecosystems

a thin trail through a young forest