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Easy hikes and walks in Fairfax County

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Exploring Fairfax County on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in Fairfax County. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: November 21, 2025

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1. Great Falls Overlook 2 via the Patomac Heritage Trail — Great Falls

5.75km

01:27

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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2. Matildaville Trail & River Trail loop — Great Falls Park

5.73km

01:33

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lake Mercer loop — Lake Mercer Park

6.63km

01:43

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Scott's Run Nature Preserve loop — McLean

5.02km

01:25

100m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Dead Run Trail & Potomac Heritage Trail loop — Turkey Run Park

4.90km

01:21

80m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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

4.92km

01:20

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Union Mills Trail Loop — Hemlock Overlook Regional Park

4.63km

01:15

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Woodmarsh Trail — Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge

4.63km

01:10

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Green & Orange Trail loop — Upper Potomac Park

5.16km

01:23

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Turkey Run Loop & Potomac Heritage Trail — Turkey Run Park

3.74km

01:01

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy hikes and walks in Fairfax County

1. Great Falls Overlook 2 via the Patomac Heritage Trail — Great Falls

2. Matildaville Trail & River Trail loop — Great Falls Park

3. Lake Mercer loop — Lake Mercer Park

4. Scott's Run Nature Preserve loop — McLean

5. Dead Run Trail & Potomac Heritage Trail loop — Turkey Run Park

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

7. Union Mills Trail Loop — Hemlock Overlook Regional Park

8. Woodmarsh Trail — Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge

9. Green & Orange Trail loop — Upper Potomac Park

10. Turkey Run Loop & Potomac Heritage Trail — Turkey Run Park

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