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Lake Accotink – Along Lake Accotink loop from West Springfield

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United States
Virginia
Fairfax County
West Springfield

Lake Accotink – Along Lake Accotink loop from West Springfield

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4.7

(7246)

14,109

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Lake Accotink – Along Lake Accotink loop from West Springfield

01:00

3.90km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

158 m

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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2

768 m

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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3

1.71 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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4

1.96 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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5

2.45 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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B

3.90 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.49 km

214 m

155 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

621 m

241 m

238 m

143 m

101 m

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