{"id":232814,"date":"2026-06-04T18:56:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T22:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/?p=232814"},"modified":"2026-06-04T18:56:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T22:56:41","slug":"national-trails-day-northern-virginia-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/national-trails-day-northern-virginia-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to Celebrate National Trails Day in Northern Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"custom_featured_image\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/national-trails-day-2026-virginia-800x533.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"national trails day 2026 virginia\" style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/national-trails-day-2026-virginia-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/national-trails-day-2026-virginia-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/national-trails-day-2026-virginia-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/national-trails-day-2026-virginia-263x175.png 263w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/national-trails-day-2026-virginia.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/div><div id=\"custom_category\" style=\"display:none;\">get outside <\/div><p>Saturday, June 6th is National Trails Day, which is meant to celebrate America&#8217;s hiking trails. Several <a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/early-spring-northern-virginia-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local park authorities<\/a> have special programming all weekend, designed to get neighbors out and enjoying the hundreds of miles of trails here in Northern Virginia. We&#8217;ve rounded up some of our favorite local parks + trails, whether you&#8217;re looking for an active hike or just a stroll in nature. <strong>Read on for more about National Trails Day in Northern Virginia.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-232824\" src=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/national-trails-day-2026-virginia.png\" alt=\"national trails day 2026 virginia\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/national-trails-day-2026-virginia.png 1000w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/national-trails-day-2026-virginia-800x533.png 800w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/national-trails-day-2026-virginia-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/national-trails-day-2026-virginia-585x390.png 585w, https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/06\/national-trails-day-2026-virginia-263x175.png 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>About National Trails Day<\/h3>\n<p>The festivities <a href=\"https:\/\/americanhiking.org\/national-trails-day-history\/#:~:text=The%20program%20is%20dubbed%20National,organizations%20participate%20around%20the%20country.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">began in 1993<\/a>, when the American Hiking Society designated the first Saturday in June as National Trails Day, encouraging community members to celebrate local trails, learn more about trail stewardship, and participate in local clean-up and beautification efforts. Now, the event is over 30 years old, and communities all across America have hosted events, education sessions, and more.<\/p>\n<p>This year, many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcr.virginia.gov\/state-parks\/national-trails-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virginia state parks<\/a> are hosting events and outings.&nbsp; Fairfax County Parks Authority is hosting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/topics\/national-trails-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">several special events<\/a>, including a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new park.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Read more:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/thelocalgirl.com\/fairfax\/early-spring-northern-virginia-parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Time to Visit Northern Virginia Parks Might Surprise You<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some of our favorite local parks and trails are listed below, and some of the most popular, regional trails are listed here at the top.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Region-wide&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/trails\/cross-county-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gerry Connolly Cross Country Trail<\/a> | Fairfax County&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/gwmp\/planyourvisit\/mtvernontrail.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mount Vernon Trail<\/a> | Along the Potomac River<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novaparks.com\/parks\/washington-and-old-dominion-railroad-regional-park\">Washington &amp; Old Dominion Trail<\/a> | Multiple access points throughout Northern Virginia&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Alexandria<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/parks\/location\/ben-brenman-park\">Ben Brenman Park<\/a> | 4800 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/parks\/location\/chinquapin-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinquapin Park<\/a> | 3210 King Street, Alexandria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/parks\/location\/dora-kelley-nature-park\">Dora Kelley Nature Park<\/a> | 5750 Sanger Avenue, Alexandria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/FortWard\">Fort Ward Park + Historic Site<\/a> | 4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/parks\/location\/founders-park\">Founders Park<\/a> | 351 North Union Street, Alexandria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/media.alexandriava.gov\/docs-archives\/recreation\/parks\/holmes-run-park-improvement-plan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Holmes Run Park<\/a> | Holmes Run Parkway, Alexandria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/gwmp\/planyourvisit\/jonespoint.htm\">Jones Point Park<\/a> | 125 Jones Point Drive, Alexandria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/parks\/location\/oronoco-bay-park\">Oronoco Bay Park<\/a> | 100 Madison Street, Alexandria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/parks\/location\/potomac-yard-park\">Potomac Yard Park<\/a> | 2501 Potomac Avenue, Alexandria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/parks\/location\/waterfront-park\">Waterfront Park<\/a> | 1A Prince Street, Alexandria<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Arlington<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonva.us\/Government\/Departments\/Parks-Recreation\/Locations\/Parks\/Bluemont-Park\">Bluemont Park<\/a> | 601 North Manchester Street, Arlington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonva.us\/Government\/Departments\/Parks-Recreation\/Locations\/Parks\/Bon-Air-Park\">Bon Air Park<\/a> | 850 North Lexington Street, Arlington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonva.us\/Government\/Departments\/Parks-Recreation\/Locations\/Parks\/Fort-CF-Smith-Park\">Fort C.F. Smith Park<\/a> | 2411 24th Street North, Arlington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonva.us\/Government\/Departments\/Parks-Recreation\/Locations\/Parks\/Glencarlyn-Park\">Glencarlyn Park<\/a> | 301 South Harrison Street, Arlington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/places\/000\/gravelly-point.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gravelly Point Park<\/a> | George Washington Memorial Parkway, Arlington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonva.us\/Government\/Departments\/Parks-Recreation\/Locations\/Parks\/Long-Bridge-Park\">Long Bridge Park<\/a> | 475 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonva.us\/Government\/Departments\/Parks-Recreation\/Locations\/Parks\/Lubber-Run-Park\">Lubber Run Park<\/a> | 200 North Columbus Street, Arlington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novaparks.com\/parks\/potomac-overlook-regional-park\">Potomac Overlook Regional Park<\/a> | 2845 Marcey Road, Arlington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonva.us\/Government\/Departments\/Parks-Recreation\/Locations\/Parks\/Quincy-Park\">Quincy Park<\/a> | 1021 North Quincy Street, Arlington<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novaparks.com\/parks\/upton-hill-regional-park\">Upton Hill Regional Park<\/a> | 6060 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Fairfax County<\/b><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZKasdliYtR\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; 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width: 224px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZKasdliYtR\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Fairfax County Parks (@fairfaxparks)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Baron Cameron Park<\/a> | 11300 Baron Cameron Avenue, Reston<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/burke-lake\">Burke Lake Park<\/a> | 7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novaparks.com\/parks\/bull-run-regional-park\">Bull Run Regional Park<\/a> | 7700 Bull Run Drive, Centreville<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/clemyjontri\">Clemyjontri Park<\/a> | 6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/colvin-run-mill\">Colvin Run Mill Historic Site<\/a> | 10017 Colvin Run Road, Great Falls<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/trail\/us\/virginia\/cub-run-stream-valley-trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cub Run Stream Valley Park<\/a> | 4630 Stonecroft Boulevard, Chantilly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/eclawrence\">Ellanor C. Lawrence Park<\/a> | 5040 Walney Road, Chantilly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novaparks.com\/parks\/fountainhead-regional-park\">Fountainhead Regional Park<\/a> | 10875 Hampton Road, Fairfax Station<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/frying-pan-park\">Frying Pan Farm Park<\/a> | 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/grfa\/index.htm\">Great Falls Park<\/a> | 9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/green-spring\">Green Spring Gardens<\/a> | 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/hidden-oaks\">Hidden Oaks Nature Center<\/a> | 7701 Royce Street, Annandale<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/hidden-pond\">Hidden Pond Nature Center<\/a> | 8511 Greeley Boulevard, Springfield<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/huntley-meadows\">Huntley Meadows Park<\/a> | 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/lake-accotink\">Lake Accotink Park<\/a> | 7500 Accotink Park Road, Springfield<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/lake-fairfax\">Lake Fairfax Park<\/a> | 1400 Lake Fairfax Drive, Reston<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/small-lakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake Mercer Park<\/a> | 7550 Reservation Drive, Springfield<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/mason-district\">Mason District Park<\/a> | 6621 Columbia Pike, Annandale<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dcr.virginia.gov\/state-parks\/mason-neck\">Mason Neck State Park<\/a> | 7301 High Point Road, Lorton<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novaparks.com\/parks\/meadowlark-botanical-gardens\">Meadowlark Botanical Gardens<\/a> | 9750 Meadowlark Gardens Court, Vienna<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/nottoway-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nottoway Park<\/a> | 9537 Courthouse Road, Vienna<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novaparks.com\/parks\/occoquan-regional-park\">Occoquan Regional Park<\/a> | 9751 Ox Road, Lorton<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.novaparks.com\/parks\/pohick-bay-regional-park\">Pohick Bay Regional Park<\/a> | 6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/riverbend\">Riverbend Park<\/a> | 8700 Potomac Hills Street, Great Falls<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/scotts-run\">Scott\u2019s Run Nature Preserve<\/a> | 7400 Georgetown Pike, McLean<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/sully-historic-site\">Sully Historic Site<\/a> | 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/turner-farm\">The Turner Farm<\/a> | 925 Springvale Road, Great Falls<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Falls Church<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fallschurchva.gov\/1540\/Berman-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Berman Park<\/a> | 601 Van Buren Street, Falls Church<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fallschurchva.gov\/1541\/Big-Chimneys-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big Chimneys Park<\/a> | 210 Gibson Street, Falls Church<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fallschurchva.gov\/1542\/Cavalier-Trail-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cavalier Trail Park<\/a> | South Maple Avenue, Falls Church<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fallschurchva.gov\/1543\/Cherry-Hill-Park\">Cherry Hill Park<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fallschurchva.gov\/1543\/Cherry-Hill-Park\"> |<\/a> 312 Park Avenue, Falls Church<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fallschurchva.gov\/1548\/Howard-E-Herman-Stream-Valley-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Howard E. Herman Stream Valley Park<\/a> | West Broad Street, Falls Church<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fallschurchva.gov\/1549\/Lincoln-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lincoln Park<\/a> | 801 Lincoln Avenue, Falls Church<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fallschurchva.gov\/1550\/Madison-Park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madison Park<\/a> | 301 West Madison Lane, Falls Church<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fallschurchva.gov\/511\/Parks\">Roberts Park<\/a> | 312 Roberts Lane, Falls Church<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fallschurchva.gov\/511\/Parks\">Tinner Hill Historic Park<\/a> | 106 Tinner Hill Road, Falls Church<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>Loudoun County<\/b><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZK4TyKIE5_\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; 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