Blue Trail (Alt)
1000.6 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom 0.1 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Kid-friendly bike paths in Fairfax County, 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Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong.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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- Kid-friendly trail
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Best trails for kids
Long Branch Trail
1001.9 mi · 99% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom 0.1 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Scott's Run Trail
1000.5 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Snakeden Branch Trail
1000.6 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom 0.4 mi away
- Parking 0.1 mi away
Frog Branch Trail
990.8 mi · 98% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom 0.1 mi away
- Parking along the trail
High Point Trail
993.0 mi · 98% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Blue Trail
970.9 mi · 100% smooth surface · 92% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Red Loop Trail
962.0 mi · 100% smooth surface · 91% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom 0.4 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Washington & Old Dominion Trail
9522.4 mi · 99% smooth surface · 90% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Dead Run Trail
940.5 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.1 mi away
Four Ponds Trail
941.2 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Fox Den Trail
940.7 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.1 mi away
Hike-Bike Trail
941.0 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.3 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.2 mi away
Lanes' Mill Trail
940.6 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.3 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.2 mi away
North Hill Park Path
940.9 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.1 mi away
Pohick Stream Valley - Burke VRE Trail
940.5 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.1 mi away
Powerline Trail
941.1 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.2 mi away
Snakeden Branch North Trail
940.6 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Snakeden Branch South Trail
940.7 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.1 mi away
The Back Nine
940.6 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.1 mi away
The Franklin Green
941.0 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.2 mi away
Sugarland Run Stream Valley Trail
934.6 mi · 99% smooth surface · 98% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Wildwood Trail
930.6 mi · 98% smooth surface · 98% away from cars
- Playground 0.2 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.1 mi away
CCT Connector
921.8 mi · 95% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.3 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.2 mi away
Kingstowne Lake Path
920.7 mi · 96% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.1 mi away
Cedar Run Trail
910.7 mi · 100% smooth surface · 92% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking 0.1 mi away
Mount Vernon Trail
919.4 mi · 94% smooth surface · 84% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Pohick Stream Valley Trail
911.2 mi · 98% smooth surface · 95% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Cub Run Stream Valley Trail
905.3 mi · 91% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Holmes Run Park Trail
901.7 mi · 98% smooth surface · 93% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom none within ½ mi
- Parking along the trail
Fairfax City Connector Trail
870.7 mi · 100% smooth surface · 66% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom 0.4 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Rocky Run Stream Valley Trail
824.1 mi · 64% smooth surface · 91% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom 0.1 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Fairfax Cross County Trail
7934.9 mi · 63% smooth surface · 85% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Franconia-Springfield Parkway Trail
771.5 mi · 100% smooth surface · 43% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom 0.3 mi away
- Parking 0.1 mi away
Holmes Run Trail
753.5 mi · 59% smooth surface · 80% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom 0.1 mi away
- Parking along the trail
Green Trail
732.1 mi · 44% smooth surface · 87% away from cars
- Playground 0.1 mi away
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
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.
East Coast Greenway (VA)
?10.7 mi · 15% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking along the trail
Turquoise Trail
?4.6 mi · 96% away from cars
- Playground along the trail
- Restroom along the trail
- Parking 0.1 mi away
Questions parents ask
What are the best bike trails for kids in Fairfax County?
The top-scoring kid-friendly bike trails in Fairfax County are Blue Trail (Alt) (100 out of 100), Long Branch Trail (100 out of 100) and Scott's Run Trail (100 out of 100). 36 trails score 70 or higher.
Blue Trail (Alt) · Long Branch Trail · Scott's Run Trail
Which kid-friendly bike trails in Fairfax County have restrooms?
These trails have restrooms right along the trail: Scott's Run Trail, High Point Trail, Blue Trail, Washington & Old Dominion Trail and Mount Vernon Trail, plus 2 more.
Scott's Run Trail · High Point Trail · Blue Trail · Washington & Old Dominion Trail · Mount Vernon Trail
Which kid-friendly bike trails in Fairfax County have playgrounds?
These trails have playgrounds right along the trail: Blue Trail (Alt), Long Branch Trail, Snakeden Branch Trail, Frog Branch Trail and Blue Trail, plus 17 more.
Blue Trail (Alt) · Long Branch Trail · Snakeden Branch Trail · Frog Branch Trail · Blue Trail
What's the longest kid-friendly bike trail in Fairfax County?
Fairfax Cross County Trail is the longest, at 34.9 miles, with a kid score of 79 out of 100.
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.
Closest cities in the guide
- Arlington, VA · 9 mi away · 11 kid-friendly trails
- Alexandria, VA · 12 mi away · 8 kid-friendly trails
- Washington, DC · 13 mi away · 16 kid-friendly trails
- Baltimore, MD · 47 mi away · 11 kid-friendly trails
Trail data from OpenStreetMap as of 2026-10-31.