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McLean Central Park Loop

McLean, Virginia

1.82 mi / 52 ft gain

Scott's Run Nature Preserve Loop

McLean, Virginia

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 overlooking the Potomac River. There are two parking lots with trailheads linked by a connector trail. To ...

Woodland Trail to River Trail Loop

McLean, Virginia

2.89 mi / 413 ft gain

Hike at Turkey Run Park, McLean

McLean, Virginia

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 you park you will see the large sign with a map. Hikers will walk past this sign and continue on the t...

Turkey Run Potomac Heritage Trail

McLean, Virginia

2.01 mi / 351 ft gain

Carderock Park Loop

Potomac, Maryland

2.03 mi / 69 ft gain

C&O Canal Towpath: Carderock to Great Falls

Potomac, Maryland

6.04 mi / 230 ft gain

Bike the W&OD Trail

Falls Church, Virginia

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 full day out of! I'd recommend stopping in at Caboose Brewing (pictured) in Vienna, VA. The trail is...