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Wakefield MTB Trail System – Lake Accotink loop from Backlick Road

Wakefield MTB Trail System – Lake Accotink loop from Backlick Road

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Wakefield MTB Trail System – Lake Accotink loop from Backlick Road

01:10

21.8km

120m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.42 km for 51 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

5.17 km

Lake Accotink and Wakefield Park Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Lake Accotink and Wakefield trail crossroads, this loop around the lake its a great MTB and hiking location, great color gazing in fall.

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2

5.44 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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3

5.70 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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4

9.70 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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5

10.6 km

Americana Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Small baseball park, main entrance for the Accotink lake and stream trails.

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6

11.9 km

Wakefield MTB Trail System

Highlight • MTB Park

A little trailsystem that has the perfect amount of difficulty for intermediate riders. If you are a beginner and you want to try the trailsystem in Wakefield Park, then choose …

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7

16.8 km

Harder trails near the railroad tracks

Highlight • Trail

Lots of verticality on this path, fallen trees, and steep drop-offs. Be careful!

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17.4 km

Lake Accotink

Lake

9

17.9 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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B

21.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.28 km

5.67 km

2.46 km

2.35 km

1.40 km

571 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

4.39 km

2.83 km

268 m

< 100 m

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