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Lake Accotink – Lake Accotink Park loop from Lorton (Auto Train)

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Lake Accotink – Lake Accotink Park loop from Lorton (Auto Train)

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Lake Accotink – Lake Accotink Park loop from Lorton (Auto Train)

02:39

39.6km

330m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.0 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.11 km

Stepping Stones

Highlight • Bridge

Throughout the trail you will encounter many of these stream crossings with neat stepping stone pylons to help you get across. Be mindful that during heavy rains, the current can get quite strong and make crossing much more difficult.

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16.1 km

Accotink Stream Valley Park

Highlight • Trail

Accotink Stream Valley Park is a great place to enjoy trail running in Fairfax County, Virginia. The park offers a variety of trails that are suitable for different skill levels …

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16.4 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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16.7 km

Gravel Trail Section at Lake Accotink

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great gravel section, allows for some speed. Can be busy on the weekends with walkers, so be mindful of others.

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18.0 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. …

Tip by

18.2 km

Lake Accotink Park

Highlight • Lake

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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21.0 km

Forest Trails at Lake Accotink

Highlight • Trail

The trail system at Lake Accotink features six miles of mostly intermediate singletrack. If this is not enough just head over to Wakefield Park and connect both trail system to a big loop.

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22.9 km

Lake Accotink

Lake

39.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

6.13 km

2.78 km

1.21 km

627 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

6.67 km

3.58 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 3 September

34°C

22°C

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Lake Accotink – Lake Accotink Park loop from Lorton (Auto Train)

Stepping Stones

Accotink Stream Valley Park

Lake Accotink

Gravel Trail Section at Lake Accotink

Lake Accotink

Lake Accotink Park

Forest Trails at Lake Accotink

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