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Scenic Running Trails in Virginia
Virginia has 246 trails with scenic views in this directory, across 57 cities and towns — Virginia Beach, Alexandria, Richmond, Leesburg and 53 more. Waterfronts, overlooks and river loops: the trails that get you out of the door.
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Great Falls Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 13,934 reviews
Boasting spectacular falls & rushing white water, this park offers picnic areas, trails & boating.
Mount Trashmore Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 8,942 reviews
Former landfill now a city recreational area with a skate park, picnicking & sports facilities.
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.
Burke Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,844 reviews
County recreational park featuring a fishing lake, picnic areas, a miniature train & playgrounds.
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.
Chesapeake City Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,376 reviews
Pine forest featuring open space for dog & skate parks plus an expansive playground & horseshoes.
Mill Mountain Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,365 reviews
Mountaintop hiking & biking trails with scenic overlooks, plus a zoo & discovery center.
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.
Bryan Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,563 reviews
Historic Gabriel's Rebellion locale now hosting events, a farmer's market, bird walks & disc golf.
Portsmouth City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,121 reviews
Urban waterfront park boasts a golf course & range, tennis courts, playgrounds & landscaped gardens.
Huntley Meadows Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,968 reviews
Park with forests & a historic house, home to wildlife & wetlands, plus an observation platform.
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,813 reviews
Wetlands refuge that hosts thousands of migratory waterfowl, including snow geese & tundra swans.
Founders Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,829 reviews
Relaxed park along the Potomac River and near the Old Town waterfront.
Old Mill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,763 reviews
Public park on the water featuring a swimming beach, soccer fields & picnic areas.
Gypsy Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,602 reviews
214-acre park featuring a mini-train, a pool, sports facilities, a pond, a playground & more.
Riverview Farm Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,592 reviews
Walking trails & large playground, along with picnic areas, a skate park & a seasonal sledding hill.
Forest Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,578 reviews
Partial wetland area with a historic home, nature trails, wildlife, tennis courts, picnics & events.
Jones Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,452 reviews
Site of an 1800s lighthouse, this park offers an interpretive trail, 2 playgrounds & sports fields.
Fountainhead Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,421 reviews
Reservoir fishing & boating with rentals available plus mountain bike trails & nature programs.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,379 reviews
Headquarters for famed trail's conservancy group, also a visitor center with exhibits & information.
Alum Spring Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,262 reviews
Tranquil park offering shaded walking paths, picnic areas & playgrounds, plus a fitness trail.
Belle Haven Park, Virginia
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,263 reviews
Riverside park with shaded nature trails, a small boardwalk & places to rent kayaks & canoes.
Green Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,236 reviews
Expansive park with an open field, riverfront area, walking trails, picnic shelters & playgrounds.
McAfee Knob Trailhead
4.9 ★★★★★ 1,162 reviews
Mountain trek via Appalachian Trail to a cliffside summit with expansive views of the valley.
Wasena Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,224 reviews
City park, connected to the Roanoke River Greenway, with recreational fields, courts & playgrounds.
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.
Ridgeview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,106 reviews
Riverside park offering basketball, baseball, tennis and soccer courts, plus playgrounds and picnic tables.
Byrd Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,104 reviews
Picturesque city park offering 3 lakes, a walking path, picnic areas, athletic fields & more.
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.
Bisset Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,020 reviews
Riverside park with picnic shelters & kids' play areas, plus various athletic fields & paved trails.
Van Dyck Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,036 reviews
A shaded walking trail, plus basketball, volleyball & tennis courts, fill this 20-acre park.
Riverside Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,000 reviews
Riverfront open space with a large field for sports & festivals, with trails for hiking or biking.
Grandview Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 928 reviews
Birding & wildlife viewing on trails leading through marshes & woodlands to a long, scenic beach.
Peaks View Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 936 reviews
Tennis courts, multipurpose fields, playgrounds & trails offered in the city's second-largest park.
Lake Smith Lake Lawson Natural Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 891 reviews
42-acre parkland on the lake, offering shady hiking trails, a playground, docks & fishing spots.
Dan Daniel Memorial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 843 reviews
Park with a playground and riverside trails for running, picnicking and baseball.
Pleasure House Point Natural Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 809 reviews
Natural spot for relaxed recreation on 118 acres of marshlands & wildlife habitat, with boat access.
Great Bridge Lock Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 852 reviews
Island park featuring a playground, fishing area, boat ramp, observation beam & picnic shelters.
Riverview Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 826 reviews
A 27-acre riverfront preserve offering a playground, picnic areas & adjacent biking & walking trail.
Indian River Park South Side
4.4 ★★★★☆ 829 reviews
91-acre forested park providing a playground, sports field & miles of mountain biking/hiking trails.
Darden Towe Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 769 reviews
County park with a canoe launch, athletic fields & courts, playground, off-leash dog area & trails.
Fort Hunt Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 712 reviews
Land with war batteries once part of Mt. Vernon now used for picnicking, jogging, softball & more.
Pen Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 695 reviews
280-acre city park offering a golf course, sports fields, picnic areas & a nature trail.
Longwood Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 680 reviews
Scenic city park with play structures, trails, covered picnic tables & outdoor performances.
Montgomery Hall Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 660 reviews
Community park with woodland trails, sports fields, BBQs & a seasonal, outdoor swimming pool.
King-Lincoln Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 678 reviews
Featuring a beach, this park offers basketball & tennis courts, playgrounds & picnic shelters.
Lake Meade Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 617 reviews
Kid-friendly park featuring walking trails and a dog park plus tennis courts and playground equipment.
Hollins Mill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 610 reviews
Quiet space for walking or biking on a paved trail, plus a waterfall.
Signal Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 596 reviews
Park with basketball and tennis courts, a baseball field, a lazy river pool, and trails.
Paradise Creek Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 594 reviews
Restored wetlands on the Elizabeth River with nature & fitness trails, a kayak launch & picnic area.
Dora Kelley Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 561 reviews
Sizable park offering trails & a nature center with animals & environmental classes.
Chris Greene Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 552 reviews
Relaxed destination featuring a beach as well as a dog park, a playground and picnic tables.
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.
White Bank Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 507 reviews
Playground, picnic area and clean park with disc golf and boat launch.
Old City Point Waterfront Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 507 reviews
City park featuring picnic areas, a fishing pier, walking trails, and water views.
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 491 reviews
Free wooded park, with a large lake, featuring a nature trail and kayak rentals.
Ivy Creek Foundation
4.7 ★★★★★ 473 reviews
Park with walking trails and picnic tables, plus wildlife and historical interest.
Fort Ward Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 479 reviews
Historic 43-acre park featuring a Civil War museum, dog exercise area, playground & amphitheater.
Royal Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 458 reviews
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
Park with baseball fields and an amphitheater, as well as picnic and playground areas, and hiking trails.
Rady Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 441 reviews
7-acre recreation area featuring woodland, sports fields & a playground, plus an arboretum.
Ancarrow's Landing
4.4 ★★★★☆ 465 reviews
This functional waterfront space offers a boat launch, fishing access & a network of trails.
Red Rock Wilderness Overlook Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 442 reviews
Winding trails, wooded areas and an overlook highlight this scenic park.
Preddy Creek Trail Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
571-acre recreation area offering miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking & horseback riding.
Stumpy Lake Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 438 reviews
Small park featuring short, easy trails, a kayak launch, and a public restroom.
Anglers Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 426 reviews
Leafy park on the Dan River with a boat ramp, walking/biking trails, a picnic shelter & free Wi-Fi.
Deep Creek Lock Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 427 reviews
25 acres of waterfront woods with a canoe launch, volleyball courts, picnic shelters & a play area.
Mountain Run Lake Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 415 reviews
Park featuring a fishing lake, picnic shelters, play areas, mountain views, restrooms & more.
Hopewell City Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 401 reviews
Seaside park featuring a playground, a beachy area and a fishing pier for anglers.
Dutch Gap Conservation Area
4.5 ★★★★★ 401 reviews
Woodland area featuring trails & wetlands with wildlife, plus a river for kayaking & canoeing.
Constitution Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 390 reviews
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
Serene, wooded nature preserve offering scenic paved & dirt trails for biking, jogging & walking.
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.
Pump House Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 345 reviews
Scenic park trails and river views, featuring a Gothic-style pump house being renovated into an events venue.
Rappahannock River Heritage Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 338 reviews
Family-friendly area with trails for hiking and biking, plus a picnic area, and restrooms.
Hemlock Overlook Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 345 reviews
Park with hiking & equestrian trails, plus an outdoor education & adventure center.
Mount Vernon Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 337 reviews
Nature-filled paved trail connecting DC and Mount Vernon.
Lakeview Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 368 reviews
Kid-friendly park for activities like fishing and kayaking plus a playground and picnic tables.
Eastham Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Tranquil park with three athletic fields, a paved riverside trail & dog park, plus a boat launch.
Lake Lawson
4.7 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Popular spot for fishing, with pavilions, a playground, trails, and launch ramps for canoes and kayaks.
James River Park Pony Pasture
4.6 ★★★★★ 342 reviews
Riverside park featuring scenic trails for biking and hiking, as well as swimming.
Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 334 reviews
Historic site of a Civil War engagement, with living-history events & guided walking tours.
Saunders-Monticello Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 329 reviews
Monticello's 89-acre park with scenic views, an arboretum & a pond, plus running & biking trails.
Paradise Creek
4.5 ★★★★★ 341 reviews
Marsh, wooded park featuring walking paths, a kayak launch, a playground and picnic benches.
Ivy Creek Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 343 reviews
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
Vast expanse of forest & meadow with a creek, picnic shelters & trails for hiking or biking.
Read Mountain Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 304 reviews
Forested recreation area with 5 mi. of hiking trails & a summit with panoramic valley views.
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.
Appomattox River Greenway - Roslyn Landing Access
4.5 ★★★★★ 298 reviews
Relaxed out-and-back trail along the river for hiking and running, plus fishing.
Winkler Botanical Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 302 reviews
Secluded area featuring a variety of nature trails, a mountain lodge & waterfall flanked by woods.
Bells Mill Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 302 reviews
A former landfill, this park now offers wetlands & meadows with a 2.5-mile trail & picnic areas.
Third Winchester Battlefield Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 281 reviews
Open park of 600+ acres featuring battle history, cannons, memorials, and trails.
Legends Park
3.9 ★★★★☆ 326 reviews
Expansive park featuring woods and a lake, plus a playground and tennis courts.
Mariners' Lake Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 276 reviews
Wooded conservation area on a reservoir with a hiking & biking trail also popular for boating.
Sugarland Run Stream Valley Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 275 reviews
This forested open space draws joggers & hikers for its popular trail that traverses a creek.
Richmond Slave Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 285 reviews
Self-guided walking tour of prominent historical sites relating to Virginia’s slave trade.
Rockfish Gap Entrance Station
4.7 ★★★★★ 258 reviews
Public park offering scenic overlooks, kid-friendly hiking trails, and opportunities for biking.
Elizabeth Mills Riverfront Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 262 reviews
Secluded, historic area on the water offering wooded hiking trails, picnic spots & kayaking areas.
West Neck Creek Natural Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Unmarked, mostly paved paths at a shady public park with an old house, and a coffee shop nearby.
Marshview Park (Northside)
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Sprawling park featuring paved and dirt walking paths, along with a dog park.
Olde Izaak Walton Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
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
Park with trails and river views that's good for families, kids, and dogs.
Betsy Bell Wilderness Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 273 reviews
Forested mountain terrain with sweeping views, some picnic facilities & hiking/biking trails.
Lone Star Lakes Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
Wooded park with 11 lakes & a 4-mile horse trail, plus opportunities for hiking & canoeing.
Riverview Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
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
Public park with well-maintained trails and remnants of an old coal mine for exploration.
Bull Run Occoquan Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
Lengthy, riverside forest trail for hiking & horse riding, with remains of Civil War earth forts.
Happy Hollow Gardens Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Park featuring a boardwalk and trails through blooming azaleas.
Rocky Run Stream Valley Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Compact, urban green space offering picnic tables, 2 playgrounds & a lighted field.
Newport News Paved Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
Nature-filled area featuring hiking and biking trails, playgrounds and picnic spots.
Denbigh Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 214 reviews
Quiet park offering walking trails, a boat ramp & a pier for river fishing, plus sunset views.
Petersburg National Battlefield-City Point Unit
4.5 ★★★★★ 207 reviews
Park with historical significance, including the cabin used by General Grant, and walking trails, plus fishing.
Riverpoint Drive Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 207 reviews
Neighborhood park with a hiking trail leading to the Potomac River, and a canoe/kayak launch.
Plum Point Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 201 reviews
Riverside open space with a dock for kayaks and canoes, plus paved paths and benches.
Hopewell Riverwalk
4.7 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
Family-friendly green space with a beach, playgrounds, and river views.
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Park along the Potomac River with peaceful trails and bald eagles.
Bald Cypress Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Serene trail featuring boardwalks through lagoons with bald cypress, Spanish moss & dragonflies.
Runnymede Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 191 reviews
58-acre park offering wooded, natural-surface trails along Sugarland Run & 2 picnic shelters.
Holmes Run Stream Valley Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Scenic, meandering greenbelt that runs through a neighborhood following Holmes Run Stream.
Daniels Run Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Woodland park with a small stream running through it, plus hiking trails & a little playground.
Stonewall Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 198 reviews
Public park with a swimming pool, seasonal restrooms & lighted sports facilities.
Potomac Crossing Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 178 reviews
Wooded, 8-acre park with a playground, picnic shelter & tables, plus open space & connecting trails.
Bottom Creek Gorge Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 179 reviews
Nature preserve centered on a mountain stream with a series of waterfalls, and offering hiking trails.
Appamatuck Park - Appomattox River Greenway
4.3 ★★★★☆ 191 reviews
Public park with a paved path popular for walks and offering river views.
Dickey Ridge Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Mountainous hike in Shenandoah National Park featuring picnic areas & scenic valley views.
Matteson Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Paved trail for biking or running that winds around a golf course and is shaded in spots.
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.
Poor Mountain Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 172 reviews
A series of looping mountain trails leading to scenic overlooks , waterfalls and a stream.
Nellies Cave Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Facilities for picnics & many sports are joined by play equipment & trails for walking or biking.
Skyline SoccerPlex
4.6 ★★★★★ 170 reviews
Park offering soccer fields, a skatepark and a playground.
Roaring Run Loop Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Well-loved 0.6-mile trail featuring multiple waterfalls, as well as swimming holes and picnic areas.
Mendota Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 174 reviews
Long trail used for mountain biking and hiking, with scenic views.
Ficklen Island
4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Park on the Rappahannock River featuring trails, fishing, and areas for picnics.
James River Park - The Wetlands
4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Vast wetlands featuring trails, a swampy area and a river.
Chestnut Ridge Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 166 reviews
Popular trail through the woods, plus a campground.
Elizabeth River Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Well-known 10.5-mile riverfront route for walking, running, biking or cycling, with ocean views.
Rust Nature Sanctuary
4.6 ★★★★★ 161 reviews
Tranquil nature preserve with 68 acres of wooded trails, a charming historic center & a garden.
Tide Lock Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 156 reviews
Tranquil waterside spot with views and a pathway popular with walkers and runners.
Rose Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 153 reviews
Park featuring a playground, swings, picnic shelters, hiking trails and a pavilion.
Blackwater Creek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 157 reviews
Recreation area with trails, an off-leash dog park & a lighted grass lawn for soccer & football.
Fred Crabtree Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews
Wooded site with a creek, trails, fields for baseball & soccer plus a school & a swim club.
Blooms Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 148 reviews
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
Popular trail network with cascades, rock formations and swimming spots, plus riverbank picnic areas.
Whitney State Forest
4.6 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Nature preserve with trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking.
Port Norfolk Beach Reflection Walk
4.5 ★★★★★ 141 reviews
Straightforward hiking area with water views, a gazebo, and benches.
Eva Walker Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 137 reviews
Large, grassy park featuring picnic areas, a basketball court, play equipment & a walking path.
Cub Run Stream Valley Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 134 reviews
Easy riverfront spot with hiking, biking and dog-walking trails, plus historic markers.
Fort Clifton Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 135 reviews
24-acre park with an amphitheater, ball fields & a fishing pier, plus picnic shelters & trails.
Bull Run-Occoquan Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 123 reviews
Long natural-surface trail for hiking and horseback riding through 5,000 acres of varied landscapes.
Chatham Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 114 reviews
Peaceful park featuring a walking trail that circles a pond and lake.
W&OD Trailhead Leesburg
4.8 ★★★★★ 98 reviews
Long paved hiking and biking trail, featuring scenic views.
Patton Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 106 reviews
Relaxing park offering trails, swimming, fishing and views.
Pandapas Pond Day Use Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
National forest day use area offering trails for hiking, biking, and horse riding, plus picnic tables.
Hethwood Pond
4.8 ★★★★★ 92 reviews
Dog-friendly spot featuring a gazebo and benches, plus a playground and picnic tables.
Fairfax Villa Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 96 reviews
This large wooded park in a residential area offers walking/biking/hiking trails & wildlife.
The trails at the MSV
4.8 ★★★★★ 87 reviews
Park featuring walking trails (some paved and some gravel), plus a museum with rotating exhibits.
Cape Henry Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 84 reviews
State park with well-maintained trails for hiking, biking, and jogging, plus a public restroom.
Northwest River Natural Area Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 83 reviews
This 2,774-acre nature preserve features forests & swamps, plus rare plants & animals.
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.
Ni River Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 79 reviews
Well-worn, easy wooded trails for hiking and walking, plus a pond, home to salamanders.
Edwards Landing Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 78 reviews
Natural setting with wooded paths over hills & along river, plus access to regional heritage trail.
Fox Hollow Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 74 reviews
Easy 1.2-mi circuit trail through the forest, with historic rock piles & the Fox family cemetery.
Shamokin Springs Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 72 reviews
Short loop trail traversing woodland and featuring small streams.
Holmes Run Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews
Relaxed recreation ground featuring a hilly landscape, creek crossings and jogging trails.
Waterwalk at Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 71 reviews
Peaceful walking trail with a boardwalk and a canoe/kayak launch, plus aircraft and models on display.
Ball’s Bluff Regional Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
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
Green space offering paved and unpaved trails, plus a creek for dog swimming.
Thomas Jefferson Rollins Nature Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 69 reviews
Picnic and picnic-table-dotted ecological park overlooking the water.
Rockland Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 66 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring hiking trails, a playground and disc golf.
Turk Mountain Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 63 reviews
Kid- and dog-friendly hiking trail with views and a moderate level of difficulty.
Roanoke River Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 61 reviews
Area for canoeing, hiking and rock scrambling, plus waterfalls and river rapids.
Holmes Run Scenic Easement
4.3 ★★★★☆ 66 reviews
Natural forested area with trails for hiking & biking, plus benches for resting.
Mount Vernon Trail Trailhead
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Long trail for biking and jogging through the woods, offering views of the Potomac River.
North Bank Trail Head
4.7 ★★★★★ 60 reviews
Hiking trails ranging from 2.5 to 6.1 mi through forests beside the James River.
Long Branch Stream Valley Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 63 reviews
Park featuring a footbridge and trails that run along a creek, plus wildlife.
AT-Front Royal Junction
4.6 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Kid-friendly hiking area thought to be in Shenandoah National Park.
Bull Run-Occoquan Trail Yates Ford Road Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Hiking area offering kid-friendly trails, as well as a gun range and a winery.
Tinker Creek Greenway, Hollins Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 57 reviews
Park featuring a kid-friendly hiking trail that's also popular for mountain biking.
Sally Ormsby Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 50 reviews
Tranquil park featuring paved trails, woods, and a creek where kids can feed the fish.
North Bank Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 45 reviews
Riverfront park featuring trails, pedestrian bridges and scenic views.
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.
Lee's Mill
4.3 ★★★★☆ 44 reviews
Secluded park with wooded trails around 1862-era earthworks and a historical observation deck.
Reservoir Hill Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 41 reviews
Compact park featuring a picnic area and ballfield, plus overlooking the city.
Difficult Run Stream Valley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 40 reviews
Greenway featuring a dirt trail for horseback riding & hiking along a wooded creek bed.
The Andreae Family Wellness and Recreation Trail
4.8 ★★★★★ 25 reviews
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