Hunting Creek

Hunting Creek

Hunting Creek is a tributary stream of the Potomac River between the City of Alexandria and Fairfax County in Virginia. It is formed by the confluence of Cameron Run and Hoof's Run. The community of Huntington takes its name from the creek.

See also

*List of Virginia rivers


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