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Herndon Monroe Wetland Preserve
4.3 ★★★★☆ 40 Google reviews · Running trail in Reston, Virginia · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shape
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- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of Herndon Monroe Wetland Preserve yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. 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.
What runners say about Herndon Monroe Wetland Preserve
“You can't escape the sounds of traffic or planes but it's a remarkably beautiful place especially given the location.”
Stumbled upon this place by accident and was not disappointed! So beautiful and magical!! Not necessarily for long walks or biking but definitely a great place to come see during the summer when the lily pads are completely covering the water
Nice but very small preserve. You have to go behind the L3 Harris building to get to it. There is a sign next to the walking path that says "no trespassing", but that refers to the volleyball court. This is a hidden gem in Herndon that not many people know about.
It has a great trail to go to. But it is hard to get to the entrance. You have to park on the other side of Monroe street and then you have to cross the road. Next, you go through a parking lot to get to the entrance. The entrance from the other side is blocked by construction.
not really a trail, but a small, tucked-away nature preserve. Quiet and attentive viewers will be rewarded with sightings of wetland birds and animals such as beavers, raccoons, herons, egrets, muskrats, and snakes!
Trail conditions & character
“You can't escape the sounds of traffic or planes but it's a remarkably beautiful place especially given the location.”
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The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
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