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The best running trails in Fairfax County

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Running in Fairfax County is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Fairfax County—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 10, 2025

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1. Bull Run-Occoquan Trail Loop — Fountainhead Regional Park

21.2km

02:46

260m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Bull Run Occoquan Trail — Bull Run Regional Park

12.9km

01:33

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Union Mills Trail & Bull Run Occoquan Trail loop — Hemlock Overlook Regional Park

5.09km

00:37

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Frog Branch Stream Valley Trail — Fair Oaks

6.55km

00:41

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Wayland Street Park Nature Walk — Fair Oaks

3.22km

00:23

30m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Burke Lake loop from South Run

12.1km

01:23

60m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Burke Lake loop from Avon Forest

7.70km

00:55

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Running loop from Wiehle–Reston East

11.5km

01:11

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Mount Vernon Trail – Belle Haven Park loop from Mount Vernon

28.2km

02:55

130m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Old Dominion Trail loop from Wolf Trap

11.4km

01:11

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Fairfax County

1. Bull Run-Occoquan Trail Loop — Fountainhead Regional Park

2. Bull Run Occoquan Trail — Bull Run Regional Park

3. Union Mills Trail & Bull Run Occoquan Trail loop — Hemlock Overlook Regional Park

4. Frog Branch Stream Valley Trail — Fair Oaks

5. Wayland Street Park Nature Walk — Fair Oaks

6. Burke Lake loop from South Run

7. Burke Lake loop from Avon Forest

8. Running loop from Wiehle–Reston East

9. Mount Vernon Trail – Belle Haven Park loop from Mount Vernon

10. Old Dominion Trail loop from Wolf Trap

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