Hiking trail directions in Fairfax, Virginia

Fountainhead Regional Park is a picturesque park and popular tourist attraction located at 10875 Hampton Road in Fairfax Station, Virginia, United States. This stunning park offers visitors a peaceful retreat in nature with its lush greenery, scenic trails, and serene waterfront views. Whether you're looking to hike, bike, fish, or simply relax and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, Fountainhead Regional Park has something for everyone. Plan a visit to this hidden gem and experience the natural beauty and tranquility that this park has to offer.

The W&OD Trailhead is a park located in Arlington, Virginia, United States. This park is part of the Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park, offering a 45-mile paved trail for running, cycling, skating, and horseback riding. The park has multiple access points with parking areas, allowing users to easily jump on and off the trail at various points. Visitors can also book cabins and camping at nearby regional parks or cottages at Algonkian Regional Park. The W&OD Trail is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Shirlington in Arlington County to the western town limit of Herndon in Fairfax County. Beyond Herndon, users must obey dusk mandates. The park is known as the skinniest park in Virginia, running through urban areas and into the Virginia countryside.

Bull Run Campground, located at 7700 Bull Run Drive in Centreville, Virginia, offers a variety of camping and lodging options for visitors to enjoy. Guests can book cabins and camping spots at Bull Run and Pohick Bay Regional Parks, as well as cottages at Algonkian Regional Park. The campground is also close to various hiking trails, disc golf courses, and picnic areas, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. During the summer months, visitors can cool off at the nearby Atlantis Waterpark. The campground offers RV sites with electric-only or full-service options, rustic cabins, and group camping areas. All campsites come equipped with a charcoal grill, fire ring, and picnic table. Two bathhouses on-site provide hot showers, sinks, toilets, and laundry facilities. The camp store sells camping supplies, snacks, ice, and firewood.

Gateway Regional Park is a popular tourist attraction located at 2823 Pickett Road in Fairfax, Virginia, United States. This park serves as a rest stop for those enjoying the Washington & Old Dominion Trail and City of Fairfax Connector Trail. Visitors can relax, get directions, and refill their water bottles at this convenient location. The park is open for walking, hiking, and biking from dawn to dusk and offers a pavilion area for shelter. Managed by the W&OD Trail staff and the Friends of the W&OD (FOWOD), Gateway Regional Park aims to support and enhance the trail for recreational, environmental, and historic purposes through various activities and fundraising efforts. The park is a great place for families with kids, featuring a large field, playgrounds, swings, slides, sand play areas, and a skateboarding spot.