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Daniels Run Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 190 Google reviews · Running trail in Fairfax, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Daniels Run 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.
Woodland park with a small stream running through it, plus hiking trails & a little playground.
What runners say about Daniels Run Park
“The trails were well maintained and lots of access points from nearby neighborhoods.”
“A peaceful and enchanting park in the busy town center of Fairfax City with tall trees and well-paved trails next to Daniels Run Creek.”
- The path in this park runs smoothly along a stream, passing residential houses, a school, and a wooded area. - The majority of the path is made of dirt and gravel, shaded by trees. - There are some slightly steep sections, particularly when entering the forest, for a distance of approximately 50 meters.
It's basically a bunch of trails that run through the Daniels Run watershed park. No facilities, no parking, no playground. Just a creek running through the woods. You can't follow the creek downstream to where it joins Accotink creek because the Army Navy golf course has that area fenced off.
Great trail, beautiful park. The trails are fine gravel, but you can take a stroller if it's a hardier one (umbrella strollers won't cut it). There's a small playground at one end. If you go a little off the trail, there are fun surprises like a wooden fort and wooden teepee made by people in the neighborhood.
I accidentally discovered that there is such a quiet trail surrounded by woods in Fairfax, which is very surprising. There are several playgrounds along the trail, which are great for taking children to play.
Trail conditions & character
“A peaceful and enchanting park in the busy town center of Fairfax City with tall trees and well-paved trails next to Daniels Run Creek.”
“The trails are fine gravel, but you can take a stroller if it's a hardier one (umbrella strollers won't cut it).”
“- The path in this park runs smoothly along a stream, passing residential houses, a school, and a wooded area.”
“with the benches and it is the perfect spot to take a break in with the view of the bridge.”
“- There's no designated parking lot for this park, but you can park on the side of the road in front of the residences at the entrance.”
“The trails are fine gravel, but you can take a stroller if it's a hardier one (umbrella strollers won't cut it).”
“- There are some slightly steep sections, particularly when entering the forest, for a distance of approximately 50 meters.”
“A peaceful and enchanting park in the busy town center of Fairfax City with tall trees and well-paved trails next to Daniels Run Creek.”
Plan your run at Daniels Run Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- 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.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitefairfaxva.gov
- Phone(703) 385-7978
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–9 PM |
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