Manassas, Virginia

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Clifton, Virginia
Hike the Bull Run Occoquan Trail

13 mi

The Bull Run Occoquan Trail is located in Fairfax County, Virginia and is 50 miles outside Washington, DC and runs along the Bull Run waterway for 6.5 miles from Bull Run Marina to Fountainhead Regional Park. The blue blazed trail undulates for a total ascent of 1,510 ft and descent of 1,526 ft, ...
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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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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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Fairfax Station, Virginia
Explore Burke Lake in Fairfax

4.5

4.7 mi / 0 ft gain

Burke Lake Park has something for everyone. Whether you enjoy trail running, hiking, fishing, canoeing, Frisbee golf, or just having a picnic with your family, you can do it all at Burke Lake. Those who want to be active or exercise can run, hike or biket the 4.7 mile trail that circles the entir...
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Lorton, Virginia
Woodmarsh Trail

4.0

2.83 mi / 154 ft gain

Just at the entrance to Mason Neck State Park is the Woodmarsh Trail. The entire loop is about 3 miles. This is a pleasant easy hike that is relatively flat with no rocks to speak of. The trail wanders through a forest and passes by a large swamp along the Potomac River. There is one well built o...
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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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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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Falls Church, Virginia
Bike the W&OD Trail

45 mi

The Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) trail stretches through northern Virginia and is a great spot for bike riding, running, or walking. The trail is paved, well maintained, and wide enough for traffic in both directions. There are also a couple breweries along the way that you can make a f...
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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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McLean, Virginia
Scott's Run Nature Preserve Loop

4.2

2.51 mi / 397 ft gain

This nature preserve can be hiked year-round and is a sanctuary for rare wildflowers, birds, and other wildlife including deer and fox. There are six main interconnecting trails that run through the preserve; winding their way around matured hardwood forest, sheer bluffs, and rocky cliffs overloo...
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McLean, Virginia
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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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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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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Nanjemoy, Maryland
Paddle through the Ghost Fleet of the Potomac at Mallows Bay

4.5

The Ghost Fleet of Mallows Bay, as it's now known, is the result of our great nation's call for 1,000 wartime transport vessels to be built in 18 months. The quick deadline led to hasty construction and, when World War I ended before the contract was fulfilled, hundreds of ships sat unused. Attem...
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McLean, Virginia
Hike at Turkey Run Park, McLean

4.0

2 mi / 200 ft gain

Turkey Run Park is available to hikers year-around and is located just off of George Washington Parkway in McLean, Virginia. The exits are clearly marked and you simply drive to parking lot C-1 to start this hike.Turkey Run has numerous trail options available but I chose an out-and-back. When yo...
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