Holmes Run Trail
75Holmes Run Trail is a 3.5-mile bike path in and around Fairfax County, VA. 59% of it has a smooth, kid-friendly surface. 80% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile. PedalKin gives it a kid score of 75 out of 100.
3.5 mi · 59% smooth surface · 80% 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Scores are based on OpenStreetMap data and may be out of date or wrong.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 Ben Brenman Park, off Brenman Park Drive, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 200 feet away and a playground is about 350 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.
- Brookvalley Park (along the trail): 1 playground
- Tarleton Park (along the trail): 2 playgrounds and 1 parking lot
- Holmes Run Scenic Easement (along the trail): 1 playground
- Ben Brenman Park (along the trail): 1 playground, 1 restroom and 3 parking lots
- Joseph Hensley Park (0.1 mi away): 1 parking lot
- Dora Kelley Nature Park (0.1 mi away): 1 playground
- Ewald Park (0.2 mi away): 1 playground
- Glen Hills Park (0.4 mi away): 1 playground
- Kendale Woods Park (0.5 mi away): 1 playground
Plus 27 playgrounds, 1 restroom and 6 parking lots outside parks, shown on the map.
Gear for this ride
For tired legs
3.5 miles is a lot for little riders. A child seat lets them ride part of the way, then rest. Child bike seats
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 Holmes Run Trail.
- Holmes Run Park Trail · 1.7 mi · kid score 90
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