Dead Run Trail
94Dead Run Trail is a 0.5-mile bike path in and around Fairfax County, VA. 100% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. It stays away from cars the whole way. There's a playground and parking within half a mile. We didn't find public restrooms within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 94 out of 100.
0.5 mi · 100% smooth surface · 100% away from cars
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong.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
Best place to start
Park at Community Center, off Oak Ridge Avenue, 0.1 mi from the trail. From the lot, a playground is about 400 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- McLean Central Park (along the trail): 3 playgrounds and 1 parking lot
Plus 1 playground and 2 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
More Fairfax County trails
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- Snakeden Branch Trail · 0.6 mi · kid score 100
- Frog Branch Trail · 0.8 mi · kid score 99
All Fairfax County trails · Trails in Arlington, Alexandria, Washington