East Coast Greenway (VA)
?East Coast Greenway (VA) is a 10.7-mile bike path in and around Fairfax County, VA. OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for much of it, so we can't score it yet. 15% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile.
10.7 mi · 15% away from cars
It may still be great for kids. Check the surface before you go.
Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong.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 in the lot off Lorton Road, right by the trail. From the lot, a playground is about 650 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.
- The Osprey's at Belmont Bay (along the trail): 1 parking lot
- Mamie Davis Park (along the trail): 3 parking lots
- Grist Mill Park (along the trail): 1 playground and 1 parking lot
- Southgate Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
- Riverbend Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
- River Mill Park (0.2 mi away): 1 restroom
- Woodley Hills Park (0.4 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 29 playgrounds, 7 restrooms and 85 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
Make it a big day out
At 10.7 miles, there's more trail than most kids can pedal. A cargo bike, trailer or tag-along gets everyone to the end and back. Ways to carry kids
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
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of East Coast Greenway (VA).
- Fairfax Cross County Trail · 34.9 mi · kid score 79
- Mount Vernon Trail · 9.4 mi · kid score 91
More Fairfax County trails
- Blue Trail (Alt) · 0.6 mi · kid score 100
- Long Branch Trail · 1.9 mi · kid score 100
- Scott's Run Trail · 0.5 mi · kid score 100
- 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