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Trails with Trailhead Parking in Virginia

Virginia has 245 trails with trailhead parking in this directory, across 59 cities and towns — Alexandria, Virginia Beach, Richmond, Leesburg and 55 more. A trailhead lot you can actually park in — and the ones that fill by mid-morning.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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Great Falls Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 13,934 reviews

McLean, VA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Boasting spectacular falls & rushing white water, this park offers picnic areas, trails & boating.

Mount Trashmore Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 8,942 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

BoardwalkScenic

Former landfill now a city recreational area with a skate park, picnicking & sports facilities.

First Landing State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 7,336 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

20 miMixedLitScenic

Cape Henry beachfront park & historic site with marshes, maritime forest, hiking & canoe trails.

Burke Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,844 reviews

Fairfax Station, VA

5 miLoopShadedScenic

County recreational park featuring a fishing lake, picnic areas, a miniature train & playgrounds.

Bull Run Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,806 reviews

Centreville, VA

LitScenic

Fields, wooded hiking areas & a pool near Civil War battle sites, with a holiday festival of lights.

Mill Mountain Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,365 reviews

Roanoke, VA

15 miMixedLitScenic

Mountaintop hiking & biking trails with scenic overlooks, plus a zoo & discovery center.

Oak Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,851 reviews

Chesapeake, VA

1.5 miLoopShadedScenic

This 65-acre outdoor activity place has a 1.5-mi. path around a lake, plus benches & a playground.

Bryan Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,563 reviews

Richmond, VA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Historic Gabriel's Rebellion locale now hosting events, a farmer's market, bird walks & disc golf.

Portsmouth City Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,121 reviews

Portsmouth, VA

ScenicDog-friendly

Urban waterfront park boasts a golf course & range, tennis courts, playgrounds & landscaped gardens.

Huntley Meadows Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,968 reviews

Alexandria, VA

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Park with forests & a historic house, home to wildlife & wetlands, plus an observation platform.

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,813 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

BoardwalkScenic

Wetlands refuge that hosts thousands of migratory waterfowl, including snow geese & tundra swans.

Founders Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,829 reviews

Alexandria, VA

ScenicDog-friendly

Relaxed park along the Potomac River and near the Old Town waterfront.

Old Mill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,763 reviews

Fredericksburg, VA

3.4 miLoopPavedScenic

Public park on the water featuring a swimming beach, soccer fields & picnic areas.

Riverview Farm Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,592 reviews

Newport News, VA

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Walking trails & large playground, along with picnic areas, a skate park & a seasonal sledding hill.

Forest Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,578 reviews

Richmond, VA

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Partial wetland area with a historic home, nature trails, wildlife, tennis courts, picnics & events.

Northside Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,537 reviews

Norfolk, VA

Dog-friendly

This 62-acre recreation area has a skate park, an indoor pool, picnic shelters & kids' play areas.

Jones Point Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,452 reviews

Alexandria, VA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Site of an 1800s lighthouse, this park offers an interpretive trail, 2 playgrounds & sports fields.

Fountainhead Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,421 reviews

Fairfax Station, VA

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Reservoir fishing & boating with rentals available plus mountain bike trails & nature programs.

Waller Mill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,383 reviews

Williamsburg, VA

Natural surfaceScenic

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,379 reviews

Front Royal, VA

Scenic

Headquarters for famed trail's conservancy group, also a visitor center with exhibits & information.

Alum Spring Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,262 reviews

Fredericksburg, VA

ShadedScenic

Tranquil park offering shaded walking paths, picnic areas & playgrounds, plus a fitness trail.

Belle Haven Park, Virginia

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,263 reviews

Alexandria, VA

MixedScenic

Riverside park with shaded nature trails, a small boardwalk & places to rent kayaks & canoes.

Green Hill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,236 reviews

Salem, VA

PavedScenic

Expansive park with an open field, riverfront area, walking trails, picnic shelters & playgrounds.

McAfee Knob Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 1,162 reviews

Catawba, VA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Mountain trek via Appalachian Trail to a cliffside summit with expansive views of the valley.

Wasena Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,224 reviews

Roanoke, VA

PavedScenic

City park, connected to the Roanoke River Greenway, with recreational fields, courts & playgrounds.

Percival's Island Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,148 reviews

Madison Heights, VA

PavedShadedScenic

Easy river trail for walking, and biking, with bridges and woodland paths.

Oronoco Bay Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,088 reviews

Alexandria, VA

Scenic

Scenic city park featuring walkways and grassy areas for picnics, plus wildlife.

Ridgeview Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,106 reviews

Waynesboro, VA

Scenic

Riverside park offering basketball, baseball, tennis and soccer courts, plus playgrounds and picnic tables.

Byrd Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,104 reviews

Richmond, VA

LitScenicDog-friendly

Picturesque city park offering 3 lakes, a walking path, picnic areas, athletic fields & more.

Van Dyck Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,036 reviews

Fairfax, VA

PavedShadedScenic

A shaded walking trail, plus basketball, volleyball & tennis courts, fill this 20-acre park.

Grandview Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 928 reviews

Hampton, VA

ScenicDog-friendly

Birding & wildlife viewing on trails leading through marshes & woodlands to a long, scenic beach.

Great Shiplock Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 935 reviews

Richmond, VA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Purcell Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 918 reviews

Harrisonburg, VA

Mixed

A 67-acre urban park with trails, baseball fields, tennis courts, picnic shelters & a playground.

Lake Smith Lake Lawson Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 891 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

42-acre parkland on the lake, offering shady hiking trails, a playground, docks & fishing spots.

Nottoway Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 859 reviews

Vienna, VA

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Spacious community park features sports fields & courts, picnic space & a historic rental estate.

Dan Daniel Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 843 reviews

Danville, VA

Scenic

Park with a playground and riverside trails for running, picnicking and baseball.

Pleasure House Point Natural Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 809 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Natural spot for relaxed recreation on 118 acres of marshlands & wildlife habitat, with boat access.

Great Bridge Lock Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 852 reviews

Chesapeake, VA

PavedScenic

Island park featuring a playground, fishing area, boat ramp, observation beam & picnic shelters.

Riverview Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 826 reviews

Charlottesville, VA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

A 27-acre riverfront preserve offering a playground, picnic areas & adjacent biking & walking trail.

Indian River Park South Side

4.4 ★★★★☆ 829 reviews

Chesapeake, VA

ScenicDog-friendly

91-acre forested park providing a playground, sports field & miles of mountain biking/hiking trails.

Fort Hunt Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 712 reviews

Alexandria, VA

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Land with war batteries once part of Mt. Vernon now used for picnicking, jogging, softball & more.

Pen Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 695 reviews

Charlottesville, VA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

280-acre city park offering a golf course, sports fields, picnic areas & a nature trail.

Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail, East Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 647 reviews

Afton, VA

2 miMixedLitScenic

Longwood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 680 reviews

Salem, VA

Scenic

Scenic city park with play structures, trails, covered picnic tables & outdoor performances.

John Lee Pratt Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 634 reviews

Fredericksburg, VA

MixedShaded

Many soccer fields, tennis courts, disc golf & other options offered in a spacious preserve.

Lake Meade Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 617 reviews

Suffolk, VA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Kid-friendly park featuring walking trails and a dog park plus tennis courts and playground equipment.

Hollins Mill Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 610 reviews

Lynchburg, VA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Quiet space for walking or biking on a paved trail, plus a waterfall.

Hillandale Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 589 reviews

Harrisonburg, VA

Mixed

74-acre park boasting a fitness-gear-lined trail, picnic areas, sports fields & a replica log cabin.

New Quarter Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 580 reviews

Williamsburg, VA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Signal Hill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 596 reviews

Manassas Park, VA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park with basketball and tennis courts, a baseball field, a lazy river pool, and trails.

Paradise Creek Nature Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 594 reviews

Portsmouth, VA

2 miBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Restored wetlands on the Elizabeth River with nature & fitness trails, a kayak launch & picnic area.

Dora Kelley Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 561 reviews

Alexandria, VA

MixedScenic

Sizable park offering trails & a nature center with animals & environmental classes.

False Cape State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 511 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

4 miCrushed gravelShadedLit

Pristine maritime forest & coastline not accessible by private car, with biking trails & kayaking.

Ettrick Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 543 reviews

Petersburg, VA

Lit

Family-friendly park featuring picnic tables, walking and running trails, and several playgrounds.

Virginia Capital Trail Richmond Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 505 reviews

Richmond, VA

52 miPavedScenic

This starting point for a 52-mile trail for hiking & biking features a parking lot & route map.

White Bank Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 507 reviews

Colonial Heights, VA

Scenic

Playground, picnic area and clean park with disc golf and boat launch.

Kiln Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 491 reviews

Tabb, VA

Dog-friendly

Ivy Creek Foundation

4.7 ★★★★★ 473 reviews

Charlottesville, VA

Natural surfaceScenic

Park with walking trails and picnic tables, plus wildlife and historical interest.

Fort Ward Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 479 reviews

Alexandria, VA

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Historic 43-acre park featuring a Civil War museum, dog exercise area, playground & amphitheater.

Fishburn Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 475 reviews

Roanoke, VA

PavedDog-friendly

Expansive nature park offering hike & bike trails, a playground, tennis, disc golf & picnic areas.

Royal Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 458 reviews

Fairfax, VA

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Paved, dirt and gravel lakeside trail at a family-friendly park featuring basketball courts, tennis courts and playgrounds.

Poor Farm Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 471 reviews

Ashland, VA

Scenic

Park with baseball fields and an amphitheater, as well as picnic and playground areas, and hiking trails.

Rady Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 441 reviews

Warrenton, VA

LoopPavedShadedScenic

7-acre recreation area featuring woodland, sports fields & a playground, plus an arboretum.

Turkey Run Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 446 reviews

McLean, VA

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 442 reviews

Leesburg, VA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Winding trails, wooded areas and an overlook highlight this scenic park.

Preddy Creek Trail Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 422 reviews

Charlottesville, VA

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

571-acre recreation area offering miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking & horseback riding.

Stumpy Lake Natural Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 438 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Small park featuring short, easy trails, a kayak launch, and a public restroom.

Azalea Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 444 reviews

Charlottesville, VA

Dog-friendly

This 23-acre park features athletic fields, basketball courts, paved pathways & a playground.

Deep Creek Lock Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 427 reviews

Chesapeake, VA

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

25 acres of waterfront woods with a canoe launch, volleyball courts, picnic shelters & a play area.

Mountain Run Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 415 reviews

Culpeper, VA

ScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a fishing lake, picnic shelters, play areas, mountain views, restrooms & more.

Constitution Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 390 reviews

Waynesboro, VA

ShadedScenic

Kid-friendly park alongside the South River featuring a playground, a picnic shelter and a riverside trail.

Blackwater Creek Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 366 reviews

Lynchburg, VA

LoopMixedScenic

Serene, wooded nature preserve offering scenic paved & dirt trails for biking, jogging & walking.

The Noland Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 349 reviews

Newport News, VA

5 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Wooded and scenic 5-mile trail featuring turtles and lake views, plus bridges.

Greensprings Interpretive Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 351 reviews

Williamsburg, VA

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Cub Run Stream Valley Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 361 reviews

Centreville, VA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

More than 800 acres of woodsy space featuring trails for running & biking, plus a simple playground.

Pump House Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 345 reviews

Richmond, VA

Scenic

Scenic park trails and river views, featuring a Gothic-style pump house being renovated into an events venue.

Hemlock Overlook Regional Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 345 reviews

Clifton, VA

Natural surfaceScenic

Park with hiking & equestrian trails, plus an outdoor education & adventure center.

Mount Vernon Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 337 reviews

Alexandria, VA

PavedScenic

Nature-filled paved trail connecting DC and Mount Vernon.

Eastham Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 336 reviews

Front Royal, VA

PavedShadedLitScenic

Tranquil park with three athletic fields, a paved riverside trail & dog park, plus a boat launch.

James River Park Pony Pasture

4.6 ★★★★★ 342 reviews

Richmond, VA

ScenicDog-friendly

Riverside park featuring scenic trails for biking and hiking, as well as swimming.

Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 334 reviews

Leesburg, VA

ScenicDog-friendly

Historic site of a Civil War engagement, with living-history events & guided walking tours.

Saunders-Monticello Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 329 reviews

Charlottesville, VA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Monticello's 89-acre park with scenic views, an arboretum & a pond, plus running & biking trails.

Paradise Creek

4.5 ★★★★★ 341 reviews

Portsmouth, VA

2 miBoardwalkScenic

Marsh, wooded park featuring walking paths, a kayak launch, a playground and picnic benches.

Powhite Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 352 reviews

Richmond, VA

LoopNatural surfaceShadedDog-friendly

City park featuring multi-use trails amid lush green space, plus a parking area.

Ivy Creek Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 343 reviews

Lynchburg, VA

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

A sprawling lake and park with trails for biking and fishing, plus a playground and rentals for canoes, kayaks and paddleboats.

Heritage Community Park and Natural Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 321 reviews

Blacksburg, VA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Vast expanse of forest & meadow with a creek, picnic shelters & trails for hiking or biking.

Read Mountain Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews

Roanoke, VA

5 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Forested recreation area with 5 mi. of hiking trails & a summit with panoramic valley views.

Appomattox Riverside Park (Ferndale Park)

4.3 ★★★★☆ 328 reviews

Petersburg, VA

MixedScenic

Canal-side and riverfront park popular for picnics, fishing hiking, and kids' fun on a playground.

Draper Drive Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 311 reviews

Fairfax, VA

PavedLit

This 16-acre recreational area contains a shaded jogging trail & 2 fields for soccer & other sports.

W&OD Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 297 reviews

Arlington, VA

45 miPavedShadedScenic

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

Waynesboro, VA

1 miCrushed gravelLitScenic

This gravel hike through the woods and farmland leads to a tunnel that was formerly part of the Virginia Central Railroad.

Winkler Botanical Preserve

4.4 ★★★★☆ 302 reviews

Alexandria, VA

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

Secluded area featuring a variety of nature trails, a mountain lodge & waterfall flanked by woods.

Duck Pond

4.7 ★★★★★ 281 reviews

Blacksburg, VA

Scenic

Kid-friendly park featuring a pond with ducks and a gazebo.

Bells Mill Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 302 reviews

Chesapeake, VA

2.5 miLoopMixedShaded

A former landfill, this park now offers wetlands & meadows with a 2.5-mile trail & picnic areas.

Dean Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 282 reviews

Manassas, VA

PavedLitDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park featuring paths for walking and biking plus sporting areas including baseball and soccer.

Third Winchester Battlefield Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 281 reviews

Winchester, VA

6 miLoopMixedScenic

Open park of 600+ acres featuring battle history, cannons, memorials, and trails.

Legends Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 326 reviews

Petersburg, VA

Scenic

Expansive park featuring woods and a lake, plus a playground and tennis courts.

Salem Rotary Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 271 reviews

Salem, VA

Natural surfaceDog-friendly

Peaceful recreation area offering swimming, fishing, a walking trail and picnics.

Roundtree Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 277 reviews

Falls Church, VA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 262 reviews

Leesburg, VA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Secluded, historic area on the water offering wooded hiking trails, picnic spots & kayaking areas.

Idylwood Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 264 reviews

Pimmit, VA

ScenicDog-friendly

Marshview Park (Northside)

4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Sprawling park featuring paved and dirt walking paths, along with a dog park.

Olde Izaak Walton Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 250 reviews

Leesburg, VA

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

21-acre public park featuring a pond with a fishing pier, plus trails & an off-leash dog park.

James River Park System Pony Pasture Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 234 reviews

Richmond, VA

ScenicDog-friendly

Park with trails and river views that's good for families, kids, and dogs.

Crystal Lake Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 249 reviews

Hopewell, VA

Paved

Clean, family-friendly recreational area with playgrounds, trails and a pond.

Betsy Bell Wilderness Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 273 reviews

Staunton, VA

LoopCrushed gravelScenic

Forested mountain terrain with sweeping views, some picnic facilities & hiking/biking trails.

Lone Star Lakes Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 235 reviews

Suffolk, VA

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Wooded park with 11 lakes & a 4-mile horse trail, plus opportunities for hiking & canoeing.

Mathis Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 251 reviews

Hopewell, VA

Park offering a playground, baseball fields, a softball field, and a walking trail.

Riverview Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 245 reviews

Radford, VA

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Riverside park featuring a boat ramp as well as soccer fields and a playground for kids.

Coal Mining Heritage Park and Loop Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 232 reviews

Blacksburg, VA

1.5 miLoopScenic

Public park with well-maintained trails and remnants of an old coal mine for exploration.

Bull Run Occoquan Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 224 reviews

Clifton, VA

LoopNatural surfaceShadedScenic

Lengthy, riverside forest trail for hiking & horse riding, with remains of Civil War earth forts.

Happy Hollow Gardens Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 208 reviews

Roanoke, VA

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a boardwalk and trails through blooming azaleas.

Petersburg National Battlefield Park Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 205 reviews

Petersburg, VA

Scenic

Downtown Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 209 reviews

Christiansburg, VA

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Grassy city park with a playground, picnic tables & charcoal grill, plus a basketball court.

Rocky Run Stream Valley Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 211 reviews

Fairfax, VA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Compact, urban green space offering picnic tables, 2 playgrounds & a lighted field.

Newport News Paved Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 202 reviews

Yorktown, VA

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

Nature-filled area featuring hiking and biking trails, playgrounds and picnic spots.

Baldwin Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 205 reviews

Manassas, VA

PavedShadedLit

Pet-friendly green space with a tot lot, playground & picnic tables, plus benches & a garden path.

Denbigh Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 214 reviews

Newport News, VA

2 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Quiet park offering walking trails, a boat ramp & a pier for river fishing, plus sunset views.

Riverpoint Drive Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 207 reviews

Leesburg, VA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Neighborhood park with a hiking trail leading to the Potomac River, and a canoe/kayak launch.

Plum Point Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 201 reviews

Norfolk, VA

PavedScenic

Riverside open space with a dock for kayaks and canoes, plus paved paths and benches.

Hopewell Riverwalk

4.7 ★★★★★ 191 reviews

Hopewell, VA

BoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly green space with a beach, playgrounds, and river views.

Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 190 reviews

Alexandria, VA

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park along the Potomac River with peaceful trails and bald eagles.

Bald Cypress Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 186 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

20 miMixedShadedLit

Serene trail featuring boardwalks through lagoons with bald cypress, Spanish moss & dragonflies.

Holmes Run Stream Valley Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 195 reviews

Annandale, VA

MixedScenic

Scenic, meandering greenbelt that runs through a neighborhood following Holmes Run Stream.

Daniels Run Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 190 reviews

Fairfax, VA

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Woodland park with a small stream running through it, plus hiking trails & a little playground.

Stonewall Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 198 reviews

Manassas, VA

PavedLitScenic

Public park with a swimming pool, seasonal restrooms & lighted sports facilities.

Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 179 reviews

Shawsville, VA

LoopCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Nature preserve centered on a mountain stream with a series of waterfalls, and offering hiking trails.

Carvins Cove Natural Reserve - Bennett Springs Access

4.7 ★★★★★ 175 reviews

Salem, VA

60 miNatural surfaceDog-friendly

Clean, popular, well-maintained outdoor space with an extensive network of trails for hiking and bicycling, plus horseback riding.

Vic Thomas Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews

Roanoke, VA

LoopPavedDog-friendly

Linear recreational space with a river path, plus sculptures and exercise stations.

Dickey Ridge Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 174 reviews

Front Royal, VA

2.5 miScenic

Mountainous hike in Shenandoah National Park featuring picnic areas & scenic valley views.

Blue Ridge Tunnel Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 170 reviews

Afton, VA

2 miCrushed gravelLitScenic

Hiking trail leading to a historical tunnel requiring a flashlight to explore.

Poor Mountain Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews

Roanoke, VA

4 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

A series of looping mountain trails leading to scenic overlooks , waterfalls and a stream.

Nellies Cave Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 174 reviews

Blacksburg, VA

Scenic

Facilities for picnics & many sports are joined by play equipment & trails for walking or biking.

Skyline SoccerPlex

4.6 ★★★★★ 170 reviews

Front Royal, VA

PavedScenic

Park offering soccer fields, a skatepark and a playground.

Roaring Run Loop Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 160 reviews

Eagle Rock, VA

1.3 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Well-loved 0.6-mile trail featuring multiple waterfalls, as well as swimming holes and picnic areas.

Mendota Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 174 reviews

Bristol, VA

11 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Long trail used for mountain biking and hiking, with scenic views.

Bren Mar Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 170 reviews

Alexandria, VA

MixedShadedDog-friendly

This large, wooded park in a residential area features a playground, a picnic shelter & trails.

James River Park - The Wetlands

4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Richmond, VA

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Vast wetlands featuring trails, a swampy area and a river.

Elizabeth River Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews

Norfolk, VA

Scenic

Well-known 10.5-mile riverfront route for walking, running, biking or cycling, with ocean views.

Rust Nature Sanctuary

4.6 ★★★★★ 161 reviews

Leesburg, VA

ShadedScenic

Tranquil nature preserve with 68 acres of wooded trails, a charming historic center & a garden.

Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail Pughsville Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

Suffolk, VA

2 miPavedShadedScenic

Bassett Trace Nature Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 157 reviews

Williamsburg, VA

1.4 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Fred Crabtree Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews

Herndon, VA

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Wooded site with a creek, trails, fields for baseball & soccer plus a school & a swim club.

Blooms Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 148 reviews

Manassas Park, VA

39 miLoopPavedScenic

Neighborhood park featuring a paved trail system with 2 loops on the site of a former golf course.

Whiteoak Canyon Falls Lower Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

Syria, VA

4 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Popular trail network with cascades, rock formations and swimming spots, plus riverbank picnic areas.

Whitney State Forest

4.6 ★★★★★ 141 reviews

Warrenton, VA

Scenic

Nature preserve with trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking.

Trailside Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 143 reviews

Herndon, VA

Shaded

Well-shaded picnic area for picnics, along with slides, swings, grill and a skate park.

Bruin Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 145 reviews

Herndon, VA

Shaded

Compact neighborhood park with basketball & tennis courts, a baseball diamond & a play structure.

Larry Graves Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 134 reviews

Falls Church, VA

Suffolk Seaboard Coastline Trail Kings Hwy Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 129 reviews

Suffolk, VA

6.5 miMixedShadedLit

Cub Run Stream Valley Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 134 reviews

Centreville, VA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Easy riverfront spot with hiking, biking and dog-walking trails, plus historic markers.

Fort Clifton Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 135 reviews

Colonial Heights, VA

Scenic

24-acre park with an amphitheater, ball fields & a fishing pier, plus picnic shelters & trails.

Bull Run-Occoquan Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 123 reviews

Fairfax Station, VA

17 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Long natural-surface trail for hiking and horseback riding through 5,000 acres of varied landscapes.

Arlington Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 127 reviews

Hopewell, VA

Paved

Clean space offering an abundance of play equipment for children and basketball courts.

Freedom Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 119 reviews

Leesburg, VA

Public park offering baseball and football fields, plus a public restroom.

Larus Park Trailhead, South

4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews

Richmond, VA

3 miLoopNatural surfaceShaded

Kid-friendly greenery featuring hiking trails (some of which are dog-friendly) and a creek.

Greenbrier Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 123 reviews

Charlottesville, VA

Paved

Park with a paved trail, seasonal native hibiscus, and areas for basketball.

Christiansburg Huckleberry Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Christiansburg, VA

ScenicDog-friendly

Warrenton Branch Greenway

4.8 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Warrenton, VA

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Paved trail perfect for walks and exercise, plus a dog park where pups can roam.

Larus Park Trailhead, North

4.6 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Richmond, VA

LoopNatural surfaceDog-friendly

Park with creek access and trails for walking and biking, including one that leads through a tunnel.

Tuscarora Creek Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 113 reviews

Leesburg, VA

Small park with a picnic shelter, kids' playground & access to a creekside biking trail.

Sunset Park

4.9 ★★★★★ 98 reviews

Waynesboro, VA

Crushed gravelScenic

Mount Vernon District Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Alexandria, VA

ShadedScenicDog-friendly

W&OD Trailhead Leesburg

4.8 ★★★★★ 98 reviews

Leesburg, VA

PavedScenic

Long paved hiking and biking trail, featuring scenic views.

Basic Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 110 reviews

Waynesboro, VA

Dog-friendly

Park featuring picnic tables and a pavilion for get-togethers, plus riverside access and fishing.

Pandapas Pond Day Use Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 92 reviews

Blacksburg, VA

1.3 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

National forest day use area offering trails for hiking, biking, and horse riding, plus picnic tables.

Fairfax Villa Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 96 reviews

Fairfax, VA

MixedShadedLitScenic

This large wooded park in a residential area offers walking/biking/hiking trails & wildlife.

The trails at the MSV

4.8 ★★★★★ 87 reviews

Winchester, VA

25 miLoopMixedScenic

Park featuring walking trails (some paved and some gravel), plus a museum with rotating exhibits.

Tinker Creek Trailhead

4.4 ★★★★☆ 87 reviews

Roanoke, VA

Paved

Paved trail for walking, biking and running, plus a few non-paved trails.

Doves Landing Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 89 reviews

Manassas, VA

LoopNatural surface

Riverfront expanse with trails, plus woods for hiking, picnicking and jogging.

Dragon's Tooth Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 78 reviews

Catawba, VA

Scenic

Hiking area featuring a challenging trail to a picnic area with scenic views.

Pohick Stream Valley-Burke VRE Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 84 reviews

Burke, VA

PavedScenic

Level, paved path, also great for biking, along a stream and a railroad, with several stepped creek crossings.

Ni River Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews

Fredericksburg, VA

1.5 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Well-worn, easy wooded trails for hiking and walking, plus a pond, home to salamanders.

Fox Hollow Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 74 reviews

Front Royal, VA

1.1 miLoopNatural surfaceScenic

Easy 1.2-mi circuit trail through the forest, with historic rock piles & the Fox family cemetery.

Wildwood Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 80 reviews

Vienna, VA

Paved

Tranquil, wooded neighborhood park featuring a creek & paved walking paths.

Cavalier Trail Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews

Falls Church, VA

Lit

W&OD Trailhead

4.6 ★★★★★ 73 reviews

Sterling, VA

45 miPaved

Spot for hiking, biking, and walking, featuring paved and unpaved trails.

Moorefield Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 77 reviews

Vienna, VA

ShadedDog-friendly

Lush neighborhood spot with plenty of open space & walking trails, plus a dog park.

Ball’s Bluff Regional Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews

Leesburg, VA

ScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly area featuring historic displays, hiking trails in a woodsy terrain abutting the Potomac River.

Terminus of Virginia Railway Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 68 reviews

Fredericksburg, VA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Green space offering paved and unpaved trails, plus a creek for dog swimming.

Thomas Jefferson Rollins Nature Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 69 reviews

Poquoson, VA

ScenicDog-friendly

Picnic and picnic-table-dotted ecological park overlooking the water.

The Trails at Mill Place

4.5 ★★★★★ 70 reviews

Verona, VA

0.5 miPavedDog-friendly

Park with a paved trail, picnic pavilions, a pond, and fishing opportunities.

Rockland Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews

Front Royal, VA

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Family-friendly park featuring hiking trails, a playground and disc golf.

Turk Mountain Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 63 reviews

Waynesboro, VA

2.5 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Kid- and dog-friendly hiking trail with views and a moderate level of difficulty.

Monticello Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 65 reviews

Alexandria, VA

ShadedDog-friendly

Wooded, creek-filled, compact park, popular with dog-walkers and bird-watchers.

North Bank Trail Head

4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews

Richmond, VA

2.5 miLoopScenic

Hiking trails ranging from 2.5 to 6.1 mi through forests beside the James River.

Folly Lick Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 64 reviews

Herndon, VA

3.2 miMixedShadedDog-friendly

Wooded park featuring paved and unpaved trails for hikers, dog walkers and runners, plus a creek.

Huckleberry Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Christiansburg, VA

Mixed

Hiking and biking area offering kid-friendly trails.

Wolftrap Stream Valley Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 61 reviews

Vienna, VA

Long Branch Stream Valley Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 63 reviews

Fairfax, VA

Natural surfaceScenic

Park featuring a footbridge and trails that run along a creek, plus wildlife.

AT-Front Royal Junction

4.6 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Front Royal, VA

4 miScenic

Kid-friendly hiking area thought to be in Shenandoah National Park.

Chessie’s Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 54 reviews

Alexandria, VA

Mixed

Kid-friendly park featuring a playground and paved trail with animal sculptures and musical instruments for kids.

Bull Run-Occoquan Trail Yates Ford Road Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Clifton, VA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Hiking area offering kid-friendly trails, as well as a gun range and a winery.

Tinker Creek Greenway, Hollins Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 57 reviews

Roanoke, VA

40 miNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a kid-friendly hiking trail that's also popular for mountain biking.

Sally Ormsby Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews

Fairfax, VA

MixedScenic

Tranquil park featuring paved trails, woods, and a creek where kids can feed the fish.

North Bank Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

Richmond, VA

Scenic

Riverfront park featuring trails, pedestrian bridges and scenic views.

Bluebell Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 48 reviews

Centreville, VA

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Indian River Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 45 reviews

Chesapeake, VA

Dog-friendly

Raglan Road Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 47 reviews

Vienna, VA

Paved

Wooded parkland offering trails and a stream alongside a quiet neighborhood.

Marshview Park (Southside)

4.7 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

PavedScenic

Roanoke River Greenway: Bennington St.

4.6 ★★★★★ 42 reviews

Roanoke, VA

Paved

East Blake Lane Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 42 reviews

Fairfax, VA

PavedShadedLit

Heavily wooded park offering a walking trail with a creek, footbridges & natural scenery.

Difficult Run Stream Valley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 40 reviews

Oakton, VA

ShadedScenic

Greenway featuring a dirt trail for horseback riding & hiking along a wooded creek bed.

Lake Fairfax Park Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 39 reviews

Reston, VA

Natural surfaceShaded

Scott’s Run Hiking Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 37 reviews

McLean, VA

LoopScenic

Biscuit Run Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 36 reviews

Charlottesville, VA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

The Rivanna Trail - Woolen Mills

4.7 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

Charlottesville, VA

Mixed

Deep cut trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 27 reviews

Manassas, VA

LoopScenic

Washington Ditch Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Suffolk, VA

4 miBoardwalkScenic

The Andreae Family Wellness and Recreation Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

Front Royal, VA

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Horsepen Run Trailhead

4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

Herndon, VA

PavedDog-friendly

Chinquapin Park & Forest Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 26 reviews

Alexandria, VA

Little Difficult Run Stream Valley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 25 reviews

Herndon, VA

ScenicDog-friendly

Haycock Longfellow Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 25 reviews

Falls Church, VA

Dog-friendly

Stone Bridge Loop Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

Centreville, VA

1.6 miLoopMixed

Wildwood Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

Radford, VA

Paved

Roanoke River Greenway

4.5 ★★★★★ 22 reviews

Roanoke, VA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Suffolk Seaboard Trail Suburban Drive Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 20 reviews

Suffolk, VA

Paved

Meadowlark Connector Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 21 reviews

Vienna, VA

Ellett Valley Recreational Area

4.2 ★★★★☆ 21 reviews

Blacksburg, VA

Lit

The Glowline

4.8 ★★★★★ 18 reviews

Norfolk, VA

Appomattox River Trail - Lower Falls (University Blvd Trailhead)

4.9 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Petersburg, VA

25 miPaved

Marshview Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Virginia Central Railway Trail Beginning

4.5 ★★★★★ 17 reviews

Fredericksburg, VA

2.7 miPavedShaded

North Ashland Railside Park and Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 17 reviews

Ashland, VA

3 miPaved

Osmanthus Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 15 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

20 miLoopMixedLit

Portsmouth Ditch Trail Head

4.4 ★★★★☆ 16 reviews

Chesapeake, VA

Natural surface

Horsepen Run Stream Valley Park Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 14 reviews

Herndon, VA

PavedDog-friendly

Powell Creek Nature Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 15 reviews

Hopewell, VA

LoopScenicDog-friendly

White Hill Lake Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

20 miMixedLitScenic

Willow Pond

4.5 ★★★★★ 13 reviews

Fairfax, VA

Foxfire Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ 13 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

Paved

Heritage Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 12 reviews

Lynchburg, VA

Paved

Mount Vernon Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 10 reviews

Arlington, VA

Paved

Liberty Mtn Trail System - Lake Trail Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 9 reviews

Lynchburg, VA

LoopDog-friendly

Biking Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

Harrisonburg, VA

Ellett Valley Recreational Area Trailhead

3.9 ★★★★☆ 10 reviews

Blacksburg, VA

Fox Run Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 8 reviews

Virginia Beach, VA

20 miMixedLitDog-friendly

Kemper Station Trail Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

Lynchburg, VA

LoopMixed

Snead Farm Loop Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 7 reviews

Front Royal, VA

LoopScenicDog-friendly

Coton Bridge Trailhead

4 ★★★★☆ 6 reviews

Leesburg, VA

Mid County Park Trail

4.4 ★★★★☆ 5 reviews

Christiansburg, VA

Loop

Portici Trail Head

5 ★★★★★ 4 reviews

Manassas, VA

Loop

John Warner Parkway Trailhead

5 ★★★★★ 2 reviews

Charlottesville, VA

6 miMixedDog-friendly

Stone-cutter's Hollow Trail Network

4 ★★★★☆ 2 reviews

Blacksburg, VA

20 mi

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