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Fountainhead Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,421 Google reviews · Running trail in Fairfax Station, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fountainhead Regional 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.
Reservoir fishing & boating with rentals available plus mountain bike trails & nature programs.
What runners say about Fountainhead Regional Park
“Me and my dog made it to the lake and ate lunch by it, which seemed clean and well-kept.”
“Beautiful park with challenging hiking trails, fishing spots and a spot where you can rent kayaks.”
“We hiked for a couple hours, and the trails were well-marked with beautiful scenery.”
Nice wooded area where you can go hiking, mountain biking, archery, and launch various types of watercraft on the river. The Bull Run Occoquan trail is popular with trail runners and hikers but remember to bring lots of water.
I really like this park. There's a decent trail that goes about 8 miles RT. Then there's a nice section to fish and see the lake. There's also a little beach, a boat launch, and kayaks. Definitely wouldn't expect this place so close to the DC metro area!
A wonderful park created for nature adventures - boating, fishing, hiking and biking. Rowing all the way to Occoquan is rewarded with beautiful scenery along Occoquan River. The hiking trail to Bull Run is enriched with historic significance.
Excellent Kayak launch destination with miles of nature to explore and beautiful views. There are also Mountain Biking trails and Hiking trails that appear to be frequented, but I have not ventured those trails yet.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park with challenging hiking trails, fishing spots and a spot where you can rent kayaks.”
“There is a large parking area with a sheltered picnic area next to the woods and a few single picnic tables scattered around.”
“Tough flowy trails with cool technical features on the blue and black loops.”
“There is restroom but not adjacent to the parking area which seems really strange as it is a few minute walk away.”
“We hiked for a couple hours, and the trails were well-marked with beautiful scenery.”
Plan your run at Fountainhead Regional Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Websitenovaparks.com
- Phone(703) 250-9124
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM–8:30 PM |
Running trails near Fairfax Station
Other trails within easy driving distance — useful when this one is flooded, gated, or just not the run you had in mind today.
Bull Run-Occoquan Trail
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Bull Run Occoquan Trail
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