The W&OD features 45 miles of paved trail for walking, running, bicycling and skating. Built on the roadbed of the former Washington & Old Dominion Railroad, the multi-use W&OD Trail runs through the urban heartland and countryside of Northern Virginia. Snaking its way through the heart of Northern Virginia, the W&OD has end points in Shirlington (off Route 395) in Arlington County, and, 45 miles away in Purcellville in Loudoun County. It winds over highways, through cities and towns, over creeks and waterways. Its surroundings can go from the bustling rush of Northern Virginia rush hour to vast plains of silence in only a few miles.

In addition to the pool, miniature golf, and batting cages, the park has a number of great trails. Come hike, walk and enjoy nature with the whole family. Upton's trails explore the wooded area around the waterpark complex, and offer great views of nature, as well as great views of the surrounding area from the elevated heights.

Temple Hall Farm has a short but scenic nature trail that gives visitors a great view of the surrounding area and the farm itself. Follow the nature trail over the creek and through the woods to learn about the area's native plants and wildlife.

Explore the beautiful terrain of Temple Hall Farm on horseback. Trails are built for riders and horse drawn vehicles and include water crossings along six miles of trails through woods and fields on Temple Hall Farm. Easy access trailer parking and access to restroom facilities for riders. Temple Hall Farm does not have riding horses, users must bring their own mounts.

Seneca offers a serene, mildly challenging trail network for the horseback riders. The trails make their way all the way to the churning rapids of the Potomac River, offering some unique variables for the horse and rider. 

Beautiful wilderness and winding paths await at Seneca Regional Park. Located on the Fairfax/Loudoun County line and along the Potomac River, Seneca offers a great network of trails. The park is also bisected by the Potomac Heritage Trail that extends from Loudoun County, through the Seneca Tract, to Riverbend Park, and further south to Great Falls where it connects with the Fairfax Cross County Trail.

Rust Sanctuary is criss-crossed by a number of hiking trails that explore the property. Rust Sanctuary is surrounded by six habitats that are home to native birds and woodland creatures, flowers, trees, fields, a pond and even a vernal pool. The several miles of trails explore the numerous habitats for viewing the many types of plants and wildlife that call the sanctuary home.

Rust Nature Sanctuary, a serene nature preserve given to the Nature Forward by the children of William F. Rust, Jr. and Margaret Dole Rust in 2000. NOVA Parks entered into an agreement with Nature Forward to manage Rust in 2013.

Hike over hills and through the woods to panoramic views of the Potomac and the distant blue foothills across the river on this 67 acre property. Trails range from moderate to strenuous.

Potomac Overlook Regional Park features just under 2 miles of scenic woodland hiking trails with connecting access to the Potomac River and Potomac National Heritage Scenic Trail via the adjacent Donaldson Run Park. The trails within the park are largely novice level in terms of difficulty and can typically be enjoyed by the whole family.

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