Ashburn, Virginia

Top Spots in and near Ashburn

Sterling, Virginia
Washington & Old Dominion Trail and Broadlands Ramble

5.0

19.55 mi / 863 ft gain

Washington & Old Dominion Trail and Broadlands Ramble is a point-to-point trail where you may see local wildlife located near Ashburn, Virginia.
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Leesburg, Virginia
Hike the Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Loop

5.0

1.2 mi / 100 ft gain

Red Rock Wilderness Overlook provides 60+ acres of trails to explore right in Leesburg, Virginia. The site is home to some ruins and buildings from the late 1800's and is a wonderful spot for picnics, hiking, trail running, and geocaching.The preferable loop is to take the trail that leads straig...
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Dickerson, Maryland
Hike along the C&O Canal: Whites Ferry to Edwards Ferry

5.0

10 mi / 165 ft gain

Park in the lot on Whites Ferry road and hop on the Chesapeake Ohio towpath. This is an out-and-back so you can make it as short as you want or up to 10 miles. Great for familes and dog friendly!
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Aldie, Virginia
Relax at Aldie Park

Small park with nice walking trails, picnic tables, and a waterfall that cascades down from a dam. Its a wonderful place to take the family or just go for a breath of fresh air. Its also right near the downtown area of Aldie, which has a bakery, juice/smoothie shop, and other great shops to stop ...
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Waterford, Virginia
Hike the Historical Phillips Farm in Waterford

4.0

1 mi / 10 ft gain

This leisurely hike starts at the Old Mill at Waterford in Waterford, Virginia. You can find parking along the side of the road right near the mill. As you walk down and past the mill you'll see a fence and the beginning of the trail. This is a short, 1 mile hike and almost completely flat. If y...
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McLean, Virginia
Photograph Great Falls of the Potomac

5.0

0.69 mi / 131 ft gain

Viewing Great Falls is easy which makes this adventure great for all levels of adventurers. There is a ~$10 entrance fee, there you will receive a map of the park. There are 3 platforms of viewing Great Falls, each platform has stunning panoramic views. Make sure you do not forget to bring your ...
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Great Falls, Virginia
Hike from Riverbend Regional Park to Great Falls National Park

5.0

2.5 mi / 75 ft gain

This hike utilizes the Potomac Heritage Trail from Riverbend Park to Great Falls National Park. This section is an easy, mostly flat trail that will take you along the Potomac until you reach Great Falls National Park. When you reach Riverbend Park turn right into the parking lot. At the end of t...
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Great Falls, Virginia
Canoe from Algonkian Regional Park to Riverbend Park

4.0

Starting at Algonkian Regional Park and ending at Riverbend Park, this 8.5 mile canoe trip is a perfect way to get away from the traffic that is Northern Virginia. Paddling hard, people have completed it in 4 hours. It can easily be turned into an all day trip lasting 8 or more hours, if paddli...
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Potomac, Maryland
Great Falls and the Billy Goat Trail

4.5

4.61 mi / 272 ft gain

Just outside of Washington DC is a great hike and rock scramble you don't want to miss. Great Falls lies in both Virginia and Maryland and has beautiful views of the Potomac River. Start out at the Great Falls Tavern parking lot (Maryland side), and keep in mind it is $10 to park here if you don...
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McLean, Virginia
Difficult Run, Ridge, and River Trails

4.5

3.28 mi / 463 ft gain

Difficult Run is a popular hiking location right down the street from Great Falls National Park. Starting at the Difficult Run parking lot you head to the trail at the far end of the lot. The trail will split. The green blazes will take you to the left but you can also stay to the right and hike ...
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Boyds, Maryland
Hike or Bike the Hoyles Mill Trail

9.16 mi / 390 ft gain

Park on Clarksburg Road (see map) and head onto the marked trail. It can get muddy at times so pack accordingly. Great for kids, and dog friendly too.
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Boyds, Maryland
Black Hill Regional Park Loop

5.0

2.78 mi / 312 ft gain

The Black Hill Regional Park has 1300 acres of oak forests that have views of the Little Seneca Lake. This lake offers a place for visitors to canoe and stand up paddle board. This trail is open to hiking and mountain biking. In addition, dogs are welcome to use the trail but must be on leash a...
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Dickerson, Maryland
Hike the Sugarloaf Mountain Trail

4.7

6.05 mi / 1509 ft gain

Park on Sugarloaf Mountain Drive (as indicated on the map below) to access the trail. It is open from March-November and is dog friendly.
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Manassas, Virginia
Hike and Explore Bull Run Battlefield

4.3

1.2 mi

Located about 40 minutes from D.C. just off I-66 in Manassas, VA. Henry Hill is the starting point and headquarters that can lead you to multiple trails ranging from 1-5 miles depending on the route you choose here. Ample parking at HQ as well as clean restrooms. Tours are available here. Rolling...
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Manassas, Virginia
Trail Run at Bull Run

5.0

4 mi

Great spot for a run! Very accessible for those in the DC region. A good starting point is the Henry Hill Visitor Center. If you want to avoid any crowds, start early. From the Henry Hill Visitor Center, you can't really go wrong (as far as direction is concerned) since most trails can be linke...
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Knoxville, Maryland
Explore Point of Rocks/ Potomac River Overlook

4.0

0.2 mi / 95 ft gain

Park at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal parking lot. Walk to the US 15 and cross the road. Trail is not marked, though its faint traces can be detected as you continue on. GPS is recommended. Enjoy the overlook and when you're ready to go back, retrace your steps.
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