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Cavalier Trail Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in Falls Church, Virginia · Posted hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface: Not reported
Distance: Not reported
Shape: Not reported
Shade: Not reported
Access: Posted hours

Confirmed from Cavalier Trail Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Cavalier Trail Park — running trail in Falls Church, VA, photo 1

Lit at nightRestroomsTrailhead parking

What runners say about Cavalier Trail Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (76 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

Nice little trail/park. Well-kept for the most part. Cute little outdoor chess table, playground, swings, tennis courts. A small parking lot, and lots of attractions nearby.

★★★★☆ — Marie , Dec 2016

Small park with basketball court and tennis courts. Convenience store within walking distance. Court lighting and parking available

★★★★★ — Oscar , Feb 2018

Small but cute park. Small grassy area, tennis courts, a small trail (maybe .5 mile) and playground

★★★★☆ — Michelle , Feb 2021

Basketball court small kid play area. Very good walking trails Dog friendly.

★★★★☆ — John , Dec 2025

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 76 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

 🅿️ Trailhead parking 3 mentions 
“A small parking lot, and lots of attractions nearby.”
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 🚻 Restrooms 2 mentions 
“There are no bathroom facilities in the park.”
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 💡 Lit for night running  
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Plan your run at Cavalier Trail Park

The practical stuff

AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
Websitefallschurchva.gov
Phone(703) 248-5077
Social Instagram · Facebook

Hours

Monday	5 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	5 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	5 AM–5 PM
Thursday	5 AM–5 PM
Friday	5 AM–5 PM
Saturday	5 AM–6 PM
Sunday	5 AM–6 PM

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Cavalier Trail Park

600 S Maple Ave, Falls Church, VA 22046

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.