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W&OD Trailhead Leesburg
4.8 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Running trail in Leesburg, Virginia · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from W&OD Trailhead Leesburg'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.
Long paved hiking and biking trail, featuring scenic views.
What runners say about W&OD Trailhead Leesburg
“It's all well maintained and great for cycling.”
“In this autumn weather, the scenery here is beautiful, with long stretches of maple leaves turning crimson, making it a perfect place to relax and unwind.”
Arguably the best cycling, running, walking trail in the national capital region. Built on the route of the now removed Washington and Old Dominion rail line, this trail is paved, well maintained, very long, and offers beautiful views and rolling hills, the latter of which makes for a more challenging ride when…
The trail here is located near my Leesburg home, and I walk here every day. In this autumn weather, the scenery here is beautiful, with long stretches of maple leaves turning crimson, making it a perfect place to relax and unwind.
Keep an eye out for a Herron in the creek near the trail. I've spotted them numerous times over the years and it's always a treat when I see one.
Beautiful, well-maintained trail. Paved, with a fair amount of bikers on this trail. All courteous to walkers.
Trail conditions & character
“In this autumn weather, the scenery here is beautiful, with long stretches of maple leaves turning crimson, making it a perfect place to relax and unwind.”
“Great porta potty near this trailhead available to all.”
“Paved, with a fair amount of bikers on this trail.”
“Great porta potty near this trailhead available to all.”
“There's also a water fountain nearby that has cold fresh water.”
Plan your run at W&OD Trailhead Leesburg
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- 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.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
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