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Holmes Run Stream Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 195 Google reviews · Running trail in Annandale, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Holmes Run Stream Valley 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.
Scenic, meandering greenbelt that runs through a neighborhood following Holmes Run Stream.
What runners say about Holmes Run Stream Valley Park
“Very nice, well-maintained park that is larger than it appears from the entrance.”
“This is a natural area that – although picturesque – has been badly affected by the urbanization all around it.”
“Many little trails for easy walking.”
Lovely park with stream. Dog walking favorite. Many little trails for easy walking. Some were paved. Found first signs of Spring today : snow drops and crocus. Will come back again.
This park provides excellent walking trails for every level of hiker. The trails are well maintained and a great distance from the stream. It’s not too busy and has different options to keep it interesting. The stream did rise due to recent storms which made a few paths blocked off by excessive flooding.
Great for walks, gravel paths were well kept. LOTS of poison ivy! If you bring kids keep them aware of the plants.
This is a really nice park, providing a pleasant woodsy, streamside walking, running, or biking experience. The path is well-paved and easy to traverse, with a nice variety of landscapes and flora. The one drawback is the smell of the water, which can at times have a very strong "sewer-like" odor.
Trail conditions & character
“This is a natural area that – although picturesque – has been badly affected by the urbanization all around it.”
“The path is well-paved and easy to traverse, with a nice variety of landscapes and flora.”
“The stream looks different from when I was a kid (eroded banks because people walked too close to the edge, disrupting roots and causing soil to fall).”
Plan your run at Holmes Run Stream Valley 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.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitefairfaxcounty.gov
- Phone(703) 324-8702
- Social Instagram · Facebook
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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