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Kid-friendly bike paths in Arlington, VA

Each trail gets a kid score out of 100 for a smooth surface, staying away from cars, and having a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. How we score trails

Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong. Always check trail conditions, closures and your child's readiness before you ride. Disclaimer

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Best trails for kids

Long Bridge Park Esplanade

100

0.8 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars

  • Playground 0.1 mi away
  • Restroom 0.1 mi away
  • Parking along the trail
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Lucky Run Trail

100

0.6 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars

  • Playground 0.2 mi away
  • Restroom 0.3 mi away
  • Parking along the trail
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Custis Spur

99

0.6 mi · 100% smooth surface · 98% away from cars

  • Playground 0.1 mi away
  • Restroom 0.1 mi away
  • Parking 0.1 mi away
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Humpback Bridge Trail

99

0.6 mi · 100% smooth surface · 97% away from cars

  • Playground 0.4 mi away
  • Restroom 0.1 mi away
  • Parking 0.1 mi away
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Lubber Run Trail

94

0.6 mi · 86% smooth surface · 98% away from cars

  • Playground 0.1 mi away
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Bluemont Junction Trail

93

1.3 mi · 100% smooth surface · 81% away from cars

  • Playground 0.1 mi away
  • Restroom 0.2 mi away
  • Parking along the trail
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Four Mile Run Trail

93

7.1 mi · 99% smooth surface · 84% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Mount Vernon Trail

90

6.3 mi · 94% smooth surface · 81% away from cars

  • Playground 0.1 mi away
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Washington & Old Dominion Trail

87

7.1 mi · 99% smooth surface · 69% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Custis Trail

86

4.4 mi · 100% smooth surface · 65% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom along the trail
  • Parking along the trail
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Crystal City-Potomac Yard Connector

74

1.0 mi · 100% smooth surface · 34% away from cars

  • Playground along the trail
  • Restroom 0.4 mi away
  • Parking along the trail
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Trails we can't score yet

OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for more than 5% of these trails, so we can't say how smooth they are. Some may be great for kids. Check before you go.

9/11 National Memorial Trail

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0.7 mi · 12% away from cars

  • Playground 0.4 mi away
  • Restroom 0.1 mi away
  • Parking along the trail
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Questions parents ask

What are the best bike trails for kids in Arlington?

The top-scoring kid-friendly bike trails in Arlington are Long Bridge Park Esplanade (100 out of 100), Lucky Run Trail (100 out of 100) and Custis Spur (99 out of 100). 11 trails score 70 or higher.

Long Bridge Park Esplanade · Lucky Run Trail · Custis Spur

Which kid-friendly bike trails in Arlington have restrooms?

These trails have restrooms right along the trail: Lubber Run Trail, Four Mile Run Trail, Mount Vernon Trail, Washington & Old Dominion Trail and Custis Trail.

Lubber Run Trail · Four Mile Run Trail · Mount Vernon Trail · Washington & Old Dominion Trail · Custis Trail

Which kid-friendly bike trails in Arlington have playgrounds?

These trails have playgrounds right along the trail: Four Mile Run Trail, Washington & Old Dominion Trail, Custis Trail and Crystal City-Potomac Yard Connector.

Four Mile Run Trail · Washington & Old Dominion Trail · Custis Trail · Crystal City-Potomac Yard Connector

What's the longest kid-friendly bike trail in Arlington?

Four Mile Run Trail is the longest, at 7.1 miles, with a kid score of 93 out of 100.

Four Mile Run Trail

How are the trails scored?

Each trail gets up to 40 points for a smooth surface, 40 for staying away from cars, and 20 for a playground, restroom and parking within half a mile. The data comes from OpenStreetMap.

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Trail data from OpenStreetMap as of 2026-10-31.