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Lit Trails for Early & Night Runs in Virginia
Virginia has 36 trails with lights for night running in this directory, across 19 cities and towns — Virginia Beach, Lynchburg, Manassas, Fairfax and 15 more. Lights for the pre-dawn start and the after-work run once winter takes the evenings.
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First Landing State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 7,336 reviews
Cape Henry beachfront park & historic site with marshes, maritime forest, hiking & canoe trails.
Manassas National Battlefield Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,241 reviews
Fields marking where the Confederates defeated the Union in the first major fight of the Civil War.
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.
Newport News Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,606 reviews
Sprawling park on 8,000+ acres with disc golf & bike rentals plus a boat ramp, horses & gardens.
Mill Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,365 reviews
Mountaintop hiking & biking trails with scenic overlooks, plus a zoo & discovery center.
Gypsy Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,602 reviews
214-acre park featuring a mini-train, a pool, sports facilities, a pond, a playground & more.
Byrd Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,104 reviews
Picturesque city park offering 3 lakes, a walking path, picnic areas, athletic fields & more.
Riverside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,000 reviews
Riverfront open space with a large field for sports & festivals, with trails for hiking or biking.
Peaks View Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 936 reviews
Tennis courts, multipurpose fields, playgrounds & trails offered in the city's second-largest park.
Deep Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 881 reviews
City park with several ball fields, a dog run, playground, walking trail & picnic/grilling areas.
False Cape State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 511 reviews
Pristine maritime forest & coastline not accessible by private car, with biking trails & kayaking.
Ettrick Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 543 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring picnic tables, walking and running trails, and several playgrounds.
Eastham Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Tranquil park with three athletic fields, a paved riverside trail & dog park, plus a boat launch.
Draper Drive Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 311 reviews
This 16-acre recreational area contains a shaded jogging trail & 2 fields for soccer & other sports.
North Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 318 reviews
Relaxed space featuring playground, grassy lawn and ball fields, plus a trail for hiking.
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.
Dean Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 282 reviews
Dog-friendly park featuring paths for walking and biking plus sporting areas including baseball and soccer.
Riverview Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Riverside park featuring a boat ramp as well as soccer fields and a playground for kids.
Baldwin Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Pet-friendly green space with a tot lot, playground & picnic tables, plus benches & a garden path.
Bald Cypress Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Serene trail featuring boardwalks through lagoons with bald cypress, Spanish moss & dragonflies.
Stonewall Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 198 reviews
Public park with a swimming pool, seasonal restrooms & lighted sports facilities.
Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Hiking trail leading to a historical tunnel requiring a flashlight to explore.
Blackwater Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Recreation area with trails, an off-leash dog park & a lighted grass lawn for soccer & football.
Fairfax Villa Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 96 reviews
This large wooded park in a residential area offers walking/biking/hiking trails & wildlife.
Outdoor Trails
4.6 ★★★★★ 48 reviews
Shop offering camping gear, backpacks and clothing for outdoor activities like hiking and climbing.
East Blake Lane Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews
Heavily wooded park offering a walking trail with a creek, footbridges & natural scenery.
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