Fairfax County, Virginia
1,525 hiking trails · 0parks & campgrounds · 30 cities. Real OpenStreetMap + Recreation.gov data.
About Hiking in Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County is home to 1,525 mapped hiking trails and 0 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 200 pinpoints showing trail and park locations across the county.
Cities in Fairfax County
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6 more cities in this county.
Sample Trails in Fairfax County
Hiking guides for Virginia
Statewide rankings and guides — useful context for Fairfax County.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Longest Hiking Trails in Virginia, Ranked
Virginia's longest mapped hiking trails, ranked by distance with notes on what makes each route worth the commitment.
Photo: Joshua EarleVirginia's 10 Most Punishing Trails by Elevation Gain
Steep is hard. These are the ten Virginia trails with the most total elevation gain — quad-burners earned by hard climbing.
Photo: Tobias MrzykThe Best Beginner-Friendly Hikes in Virginia
Ten gentle, well-marked Virginia trails perfect for first-time hikers, families, or recovery days.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe 10 Most Challenging Hikes in Virginia
Virginia's ten hardest hikes — expert difficulty, big mileage, or serious exposure. Reserved for experienced hikers.
Photo: Joshua EarleThe Best National Parks & Recreation Areas in Virginia
Federal parks and recreation areas in Virginia ranked by what they actually offer hikers and campers, not just popularity.
Photo: Tobias MrzykBest Waterfall Hikes in Virginia: 10 Trails to See Falls Up Close
Virginia's best hikes to named waterfalls — from short family-friendly viewpoints to all-day cascade chasing.