Fairfax County, Maryland
1,523 hiking & walking trails · 11parks, recreation areas & campgrounds · 30 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data, with a free trail map for every listing.
About Hiking in Fairfax County, Maryland
Fairfax County is home to 1,523 mapped hiking trails and 11 federal parks, campgrounds, and recreation areas spread across 30 cities. Trail data is sourced from OpenStreetMap contributors; park and campground info comes from Recreation.gov.
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Trails & Parks in Fairfax County
Up to 211 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Fairfax County
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6 more cities in this county.
Sample Parks in Fairfax County
Sample Trails in Fairfax County
Curated Guides for Fairfax County
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there hiking trails in Fairfax County, Maryland?
Yes — we have 1,523 mapped hiking and walking trails in Fairfax County, Maryland, sourced from OpenStreetMap. Browse the full list below, with distance, elevation, and difficulty for each.
What is the most difficult hiking trail in Fairfax County, Maryland?
Ditches near Springfield is rated hard — the toughest classification among Fairfax County, Maryland's mapped trails.
What is the best hiking trail in Fairfax County, Maryland for families?
Access Path near Chantilly is one of the best family picks in Fairfax County, Maryland — easy difficulty, short enough for kids and first-timers. See the full family hiking guide below for more options.
Is there a trail map for Fairfax County, Maryland?
Each of the 1,523 trails in Fairfax County, Maryland has its own page with an interactive map, GPS coordinates, and a link to view it on OpenStreetMap — no app or account needed.
What parks and recreation areas are in Fairfax County, Maryland?
Fairfax County, Maryland has 11 parks, recreation areas, and federal facilities in our index (5 classified as recreation areas). Each listing includes activities, photos where available, and directions.
Can I go camping in Fairfax County, Maryland?
We don't show any campgrounds with mapped campsites in Fairfax County, Maryland right now — check the state level for more camping options nearby.
Where can I find hiking trails and parks near Fairfax County, Maryland?
Browse all hiking trails, walking trails, parks, and campgrounds across Maryland for more options beyond Fairfax County, Maryland.
Hiking guides for Maryland
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Fairfax County.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Maryland, Ranked
Maryland's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Tobias MrzykMaryland's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Maryland trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Maddi BazzoccoThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Maryland
Ten gentle, well-marked Maryland trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Maryland
Maryland's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Diego LozanoThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Maryland
Federal parks and recreation areas in Maryland ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Maryland: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Maryland's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.