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Lake Accotink – Along Lake Accotink loop from Fairfax

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Fairfax

Lake Accotink – Along Lake Accotink loop from Fairfax

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Lake Accotink – Along Lake Accotink loop from Fairfax

02:06

33.6km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.3 km for 51 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.12 km

Eakin Park

Highlight • Forest

Eakin Park is a 57-acre park that is set along Accotink Creek. It is a beautiful, wooded area. The Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail cuts through the park.

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11.1 km

Cross County Trail Bridge Over Accotink Creek

Highlight • Bridge

Right at the beginning of the Accotink lake trail, this small creek has a nice semi paved trail with a good looking sturdy bridge. Great location for nature hiking, bird watching and biking.

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11.8 km

Wakefield Park

Highlight • Forest

This 292-acre park is very popular among bird watchers, as it has produced sightings of many different uncommon bird species. It also includes trails that meander along the Accotink Creek.

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16.2 km

Lake Accotink

Lake

16.7 km

Lake Accotink

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake, great place to come with children. Nice playground nearby, woods to play in and restroom facilities.

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17.4 km

Along Lake Accotink

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail runs along the shores of Lake Accotink. It is characterized by forest sections and birdwatching areas.

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18.3 km

Lake Accotink

Highlight • Lake

MTB section of the Accotink loop trail, this part has some roots exposed but any MTB bike can handle them, some nature hikers around so mind your speed around turns. …

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18.6 km

Lake Accotink is a 55-acre reservoir situated along Accotink Creek. There are a bunch of trails around the lake (some paved and some dirt/gravel), and the Cross Country Trail through Lake Accotink Park is perfect for running.

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33.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

3.42 km

2.15 km

1.89 km

1.02 km

513 m

103 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

7.90 km

4.23 km

223 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Sunday 10 May

28°C

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39 %

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Lake Accotink – Along Lake Accotink loop from Fairfax

Eakin Park

Cross County Trail Bridge Over Accotink Creek

Wakefield Park

Lake Accotink

Along Lake Accotink

Lake Accotink

Lake Accotink Park

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