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Flat & Fast Running Trails in Virginia
Virginia has 55 trails with flat, fast terrain in this directory, across 30 cities and towns — Suffolk, Newport News, Richmond, Centreville and 26 more. Gentle grades for tempo efforts, goal-pace long runs and steady miles.
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Use the filters to narrow these by surface, loop, distance, shade, lighting, restrooms, water and parking.
Great Falls Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 13,934 reviews
Boasting spectacular falls & rushing white water, this park offers picnic areas, trails & boating.
Bull Run Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,806 reviews
Fields, wooded hiking areas & a pool near Civil War battle sites, with a holiday festival of lights.
Oak Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,851 reviews
This 65-acre outdoor activity place has a 1.5-mi. path around a lake, plus benches & a playground.
Jim Barnett Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,836 reviews
Sizable area featuring a fitness trail, disc golf course & playground, plus indoor & outdoor pools.
Riverview Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,592 reviews
Walking trails & large playground, along with picnic areas, a skate park & a seasonal sledding hill.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,379 reviews
Headquarters for famed trail's conservancy group, also a visitor center with exhibits & information.
Percival's Island Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,148 reviews
Easy river trail for walking, and biking, with bridges and woodland paths.
Oronoco Bay Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,088 reviews
Scenic city park featuring walkways and grassy areas for picnics, plus wildlife.
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,084 reviews
Home to birds, bears, otters & other animals, this vast preserve offers hunting, fishing & tours.
Great Bridge Lock Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 852 reviews
Island park featuring a playground, fishing area, boat ramp, observation beam & picnic shelters.
Longwood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 680 reviews
Scenic city park with play structures, trails, covered picnic tables & outdoor performances.
Hollins Mill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 610 reviews
Quiet space for walking or biking on a paved trail, plus a waterfall.
False Cape State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 511 reviews
Pristine maritime forest & coastline not accessible by private car, with biking trails & kayaking.
Virginia Capital Trail Richmond Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 505 reviews
This starting point for a 52-mile trail for hiking & biking features a parking lot & route map.
Preddy Creek Trail Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
571-acre recreation area offering miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking & horseback riding.
The Noland Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 349 reviews
Wooded and scenic 5-mile trail featuring turtles and lake views, plus bridges.
Cub Run Stream Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 361 reviews
More than 800 acres of woodsy space featuring trails for running & biking, plus a simple playground.
Saunders-Monticello Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
Monticello's 89-acre park with scenic views, an arboretum & a pond, plus running & biking trails.
Appomattox Riverside Park (Ferndale Park)
4.3 ★★★★☆ 328 reviews
Canal-side and riverfront park popular for picnics, fishing hiking, and kids' fun on a playground.
W&OD Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 297 reviews
The 45-mile-long W & OD running, biking & skating trail runs from Shirlington to Purcellville.
Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail, West Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 278 reviews
This gravel hike through the woods and farmland leads to a tunnel that was formerly part of the Virginia Central Railroad.
Salem Rotary Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 271 reviews
Peaceful recreation area offering swimming, fishing, a walking trail and picnics.
Lone Star Lakes Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
Wooded park with 11 lakes & a 4-mile horse trail, plus opportunities for hiking & canoeing.
Coal Mining Heritage Park and Loop Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews
Public park with well-maintained trails and remnants of an old coal mine for exploration.
Denbigh Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 214 reviews
Quiet park offering walking trails, a boat ramp & a pier for river fishing, plus sunset views.
Riverpoint Drive Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 207 reviews
Neighborhood park with a hiking trail leading to the Potomac River, and a canoe/kayak launch.
Vic Thomas Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Linear recreational space with a river path, plus sculptures and exercise stations.
Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Hiking trail leading to a historical tunnel requiring a flashlight to explore.
VITA Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 176 reviews
Park offering a trail that's good for running and walking.
Nellies Cave Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Facilities for picnics & many sports are joined by play equipment & trails for walking or biking.
Mendota Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 174 reviews
Long trail used for mountain biking and hiking, with scenic views.
Rose Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Park featuring a playground, swings, picnic shelters, hiking trails and a pavilion.
Whiteoak Canyon Falls Lower Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 140 reviews
Popular trail network with cascades, rock formations and swimming spots, plus riverbank picnic areas.
Warrenton Branch Greenway
4.8 ★★★★★ 112 reviews
Paved trail perfect for walks and exercise, plus a dog park where pups can roam.
Chatham Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a walking trail that circles a pond and lake.
Cape Henry Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
State park with well-maintained trails for hiking, biking, and jogging, plus a public restroom.
Appomattox River Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Park featuring trails for walking and biking, plus picnic tables and a fishing spot.
Dragon's Tooth Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Hiking area featuring a challenging trail to a picnic area with scenic views.
Pohick Stream Valley-Burke VRE Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
Level, paved path, also great for biking, along a stream and a railroad, with several stepped creek crossings.
Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Short loop trail traversing woodland and featuring small streams.
Turk Mountain Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Kid- and dog-friendly hiking trail with views and a moderate level of difficulty.
North Bank Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Hiking trails ranging from 2.5 to 6.1 mi through forests beside the James River.
Liberty Mtn Trail System - Mike Donahue Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 46 reviews
Trails for hiking and mountain biking, running and walking, plus a bike-repair station.
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- Suffolk
- Newport News
- Richmond
- Centreville
- Chesapeake
- Virginia Beach
- Afton
- Blacksburg
- Charlottesville
- Lynchburg
- Salem
- Waynesboro
- Williamsburg
- Winchester
- Alexandria
- Arlington
- Bristol
- Burke
- Catawba
- Colonial Heights
- Danville
- Front Royal
- Leesburg
- Madison Heights
- McLean
- Petersburg
- Roanoke
- Syria
- Warrenton
- Wintergreen Resort
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