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    Top Spots in and near Fairfax Station

    • Fairfax Station, Virginia

      Explore Burke Lake in Fairfax

      4.5
      4.7 mi / 0 ft gain
      Burke Lake Park has something for everyone. Whether you enjoy trail running, hiking, fishing, canoeing, Frisbee golf, or just having a picnic with your family, you can do it all at Burke Lake. Those who want to be active or exercise can run, hike or biket the 4.7 mile trail that circles the entir...
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    • Clifton, Virginia

      Hike the Bull Run Occoquan Trail

      13 mi
      The Bull Run Occoquan Trail is located in Fairfax County, Virginia and is 50 miles outside Washington, DC and runs along the Bull Run waterway for 6.5 miles from Bull Run Marina to Fountainhead Regional Park. The blue blazed trail undulates for a total ascent of 1,510 ft and descent of 1,526 ft, ...
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    • Falls Church, Virginia

      Bike the W&OD Trail

      45 mi
      The Washington and Old Dominion (W&OD) trail stretches through northern Virginia and is a great spot for bike riding, running, or walking. The trail is paved, well maintained, and wide enough for traffic in both directions. There are also a couple breweries along the way that you can make a f...
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    • Manassas, Virginia

      Hike and Explore Bull Run Battlefield

      4.3
      1.2 mi
      Located about 40 minutes from D.C. just off I-66 in Manassas, VA. Henry Hill is the starting point and headquarters that can lead you to multiple trails ranging from 1-5 miles depending on the route you choose here. Ample parking at HQ as well as clean restrooms. Tours are available here. Rolling...
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    • Manassas, Virginia

      Trail Run at Bull Run

      5.0
      4 mi
      Great spot for a run! Very accessible for those in the DC region.  A good starting point is the Henry Hill Visitor Center. If you want to avoid any crowds, start early.  From the Henry Hill Visitor Center, you can't really go wrong (as far as direction is concerned) since most trails can be linke...
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    • McLean, Virginia

      Scott's Run Nature Preserve Loop

      4.2
      2.51 mi / 397 ft gain
      This nature preserve can be hiked year-round and is a sanctuary for rare wildflowers, birds, and other wildlife including deer and fox. There are six main interconnecting trails that run through the preserve; winding their way around matured hardwood forest, sheer bluffs, and rocky cliffs overloo...
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    • McLean, Virginia

      Difficult Run, Ridge, and River Trails

      4.5
      3.28 mi / 463 ft gain
      Difficult Run is a popular hiking location right down the street from Great Falls National Park. Starting at the Difficult Run parking lot you head to the trail at the far end of the lot. The trail will split. The green blazes will take you to the left but you can also stay to the right and hike ...
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    • Lorton, Virginia

      Woodmarsh Trail

      4.0
      2.83 mi / 154 ft gain
      Just at the entrance to Mason Neck State Park is the Woodmarsh Trail. The entire loop is about 3 miles. This is a pleasant easy hike that is relatively flat with no rocks to speak of. The trail wanders through a forest and passes by a large swamp along the Potomac River. There is one well built o...
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    • McLean, Virginia

      Photograph Great Falls of the Potomac

      5.0
      0.69 mi / 131 ft gain
      Viewing Great Falls is easy which makes this adventure great for all levels of adventurers. There is a ~$10 entrance fee, there you will receive a map of the park. There are 3 platforms of viewing Great Falls, each platform has stunning  panoramic views. Make sure you do not forget to bring your ...
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    • Arlington, Virginia

      Fish the Potomac River in Arlington

      Parking along 36th Road in Arlington, VA, head down the path on the Gulf Branch Trail. Walk northeast for roughly a quarter mile, where you will intersect with the Potomac River. Find a spot along the sand, cast out, and watch the catfish bite! Chicken liver seems to work well.  Don't forget to h...
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    • Potomac, Maryland

      Great Falls and the Billy Goat Trail

      4.5
      4.61 mi / 272 ft gain
      Just outside of Washington DC is a great hike and rock scramble you don't want to miss. Great Falls lies in both Virginia and Maryland and has beautiful views of the Potomac River. Start out at the Great Falls Tavern parking lot (Maryland side), and keep in mind it is $10 to park here if you don...
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    • McLean, Virginia

      Hike at Turkey Run Park, McLean

      4.0
      2 mi / 200 ft gain
      Turkey Run Park is available to hikers year-around and is located just off of George Washington Parkway in McLean, Virginia. The exits are clearly marked and you simply drive to parking lot C-1 to start this hike.Turkey Run has numerous trail options available but I chose an out-and-back. When yo...
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    • Alexandria, Virginia

      Run or Bike the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve

      3 mi
      Start your adventure at the Belle Haven Parking area then head down the Dyke Marsh Trail. To add on additional distance, head south down the Mt. Vernon Trail for more views, well maintained paths, and even some sitting areas. You'll find boardwalks that take you right across the marsh, so keep an...
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    • Arlington, Virginia

      Hike Theodore Roosevelt Island

      4.3
      2 mi
      It seems only fitting that the president who gave us our national parks would have one all to his own.  Located on the edge of Washington D.C., Theodore Roosevelt Island offers a glimpse of what the city may have looked like before the politicians, before the marble buildings, before the traffic-...
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    • Arlington, Virginia

      Bike the Mt. Vernon Trail

      5.0
      14 mi
      Start your ride at the Teddy Roosevelt Island parking area and head southbound towards Mt. Vernon. You'll be riding next to the Potomac the entire time, with great views of the National Monument, Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, and the Memorial Bridge. The ride is as long as you want to mak...
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    • Great Falls, Virginia

      Hike from Riverbend Regional Park to Great Falls National Park

      5.0
      2.5 mi / 75 ft gain
      This hike utilizes the Potomac Heritage Trail from Riverbend Park to Great Falls National Park. This section is an easy, mostly flat trail that will take you along the Potomac until you reach Great Falls National Park. When you reach Riverbend Park turn right into the parking lot. At the end of t...
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    Camping and Lodging in Fairfax Station

    Turkey Run Ridge Group
    Triangle, Virginia

    Turkey Run Ridge Group

    Parkway Drive Volleyball Courts
    Washington, Virginia

    Parkway Drive Volleyball Courts

    Fort Hunt
    Alexandria, Virginia

    Fort Hunt

    Hains Point Picnic Area (East Potomac Park)
    Washington, District of Columbia

    Hains Point Picnic Area (East Potomac Park)

    Telegraph Picnic Pavilion
    Triangle, Virginia

    Telegraph Picnic Pavilion

    Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities
    Fort Washington, Maryland

    Fort Washington Park Day Use Facilities

    Guides, Insights and Stories from Fairfax Station

    7 Sunrise Photos from Virginia's Historic Leesylvania State Park

    7 Sunrise Photos from Virginia's Historic Leesylvania State Park

    Nick Palastro

    How the Outdoors Won in the Recent Spending Bill

    How the Outdoors Won in the Recent Spending Bill

    Outdoor Alliance