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Along Lake Accotink – Lake Accotink loop from Fairfax County

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Along Lake Accotink – Lake Accotink loop from Fairfax County

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Along Lake Accotink – Lake Accotink loop from Fairfax County

01:21

19.1km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.45 km for 51 m

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Parking

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6.22 km

Lake Accotink Park

Highlight • Lake

Lake Accotink is a 55-acre reservoir situated along Accotink Creek. There are a bunch of trails around the lake (some paved and some dirt/gravel), and the Cross Country Trail through Lake Accotink Park is perfect for running.

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6.47 km

Lake Accotink

Highlight • Lake

MTB section of the Accotink loop trail, this part has some roots exposed but any MTB bike can handle them, some nature hikers around so mind your speed around turns. …

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7.08 km

Along Lake Accotink

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail runs along the shores of Lake Accotink. It is characterized by forest sections and birdwatching areas.

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8.03 km

Lake Accotink

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake, great place to come with children. Nice playground nearby, woods to play in and restroom facilities.

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9.10 km

Harder trails near the railroad tracks

Highlight • Trail

Lots of verticality on this path, fallen trees, and steep drop-offs. Be careful!

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10.9 km

Forest Trails at Lake Accotink

Highlight • Trail

The trail system at Lake Accotink features six miles of mostly intermediate singletrack. If this is not enough just head over to Wakefield Park and connect both trail system to a big loop.

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18.0 km

Idyllic easy double-track near accessible stream

Highlight • Trail

19.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.91 km

3.77 km

2.53 km

2.51 km

1.96 km

269 m

159 m

Surfaces

6.84 km

6.52 km

5.45 km

199 m

101 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

22°C

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75 %

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Along Lake Accotink – Lake Accotink loop from Fairfax County

Lake Accotink Park

Lake Accotink

Along Lake Accotink

Lake Accotink

Harder trails near the railroad tracks

Forest Trails at Lake Accotink

Idyllic easy double-track near accessible stream

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