Hikers have plenty of different trails to choose from across Fairfax County, with immersive destinations that showcase local forestry and wildlife.
Here are the top hiking spots in Fairfax, Virginia. These outdoor destinations offer stunning scenic views and ample trail space, ideal for hikes of varying lengths and difficulty.
Top vote getters
1. Great Falls Park
9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean
This National Park Service site offers 15 miles of hiking trails with breathtaking waterfalls, lush greenery and ruins.
2. Burke Lake Park
7315 Ox Road, Fairfax Station
This spacious lakeside park is home to 10 of the best fitness trails in the country, according to the American Hiking Society.
3. Huntley Meadows Park
3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria
Trails at Huntley Meadows Park offer a 1.8-mile hiking loop amongst local wetlands and wildflowers, which are overseen by the Fairfax County Park Authority.
Other notable spots
- Fountainhead Regional Park
- Scott’s Run Nature Preserve
- Washington & Old Dominion Trail
- Lake Accotink Trails
- Mason Neck State Park
- Ellanor C. Lawrence Park
- Lake Fairfax Park
Last Vote: Poll: The best hiking spot in Fairfax County
Last Update: Sept. 19, 2025