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Holmes Run Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 76 Google reviews · Running trail in Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Holmes Run Trailhead'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.
Relaxed recreation ground featuring a hilly landscape, creek crossings and jogging trails.
What runners say about Holmes Run Trailhead
“What impressed me the most is how clean the water is for being in the middle of Alexandria.”
“Beautiful in the summer, and I love the stepping stones to cross over the streams, or you can splash your way across.”
“It's easy to miss if you haven't been there before, but the secluded feeling makes the trail all the more peaceful.”
This is a great little trail. It's easy to miss if you haven't been there before, but the secluded feeling makes the trail all the more peaceful. On our Sunday hike we came across several runners, bikers, and fellow hikers (some with dogs), so it's far from deserted, but certainly not what I would call busy.
Beautiful in the summer, and I love the stepping stones to cross over the streams, or you can splash your way across. Long trail that one can go on and on for.
What can i say? This is an oasis in the city of Alexandria. I had no idea this was here until recently. What impressed me the most is how clean the water is for being in the middle of Alexandria. Other streams in the area are not nearly as pristine.
Awesome hiking spot with tons of great views. Lots of stream crossings, but there are raised platforms so you won't have to get wet.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful in the summer, and I love the stepping stones to cross over the streams, or you can splash your way across.”
“You can either walk through the running water (the crossings have a level concrete floor), or you can use concrete pilings which serve as stepping stones.”
“The bikers didn't seem to have any problems crossing, but it may be difficult with a stroller.”
“It's easy to miss if you haven't been there before, but the secluded feeling makes the trail all the more peaceful.”
Plan your run at Holmes Run Trailhead
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- 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.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–7 PM |
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