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Lake Accotink – Along Lake Accotink loop from Franconia–Springfield

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Lake Accotink – Along Lake Accotink loop from Franconia–Springfield

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Lake Accotink – Along Lake Accotink loop from Franconia–Springfield

02:44

43.9km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.6 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.86 km

Bridge over I95

Highlight • Bridge

Forgettable place, just get over and done with it. Unless you are into watching thousands of cars zooming below.

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9.81 km

Accotink Stream Valley Park

Highlight • Trail

Accotink Stream Valley Park is a great place to enjoy trail running in Fairfax County, Virginia. The park offers a variety of trails that are suitable for different skill levels …

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10.1 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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10.7 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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11.7 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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11.9 km

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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15.2 km

Wakefield Park

Highlight • Forest

This 292-acre park is very popular among bird watchers, as it has produced sightings of many different uncommon bird species. It also includes trails that meander along the Accotink Creek.

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15.9 km

Wakefield Park

Nature Reserve

22.2 km

Eakin Park

Highlight • Forest

Eakin Park is a 57-acre park that is set along Accotink Creek. It is a beautiful, wooded area. The Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail cuts through the park.

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33.4 km

Lake Accotink

Lake

43.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

6.71 km

2.29 km

1.15 km

593 m

Surfaces

31.9 km

6.91 km

4.60 km

496 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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84 %

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Lake Accotink – Along Lake Accotink loop from Franconia–Springfield

Bridge over I95

Accotink Stream Valley Park

Lake Accotink

Along Lake Accotink

Lake Accotink

Lake Accotink Park

Wakefield Park

Eakin Park

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