The Best Hiking in Arlington

Potomac Overlook Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Arlington County, Virginia.

Donaldson Run Loop is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Arlington County, Virginia.

Donaldson Run Trail and White Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Arlington County, Virginia.

It seems only fitting that the president who gave us our national parks would have one all to his own.  Located on the edge of Washington D.C., Theodore Roosevelt Island offers a glimpse of what the city may have looked like before the politicians, before the marble buildings, before the traffic-...

Hike the Potomac Heritage Trail through forest, hill and valley landscapes, as you follow along the river, itself. Starting at Roosevelt Island, you can hike as far as 8.4 miles roundtrip to Chain Bridge, with great views along the way. Make sure to check the Potomac River water gauge ahead of ti...

Washington and Old Dominion Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Arlington County, Virginia.

Park on the road adjacent to the canal as indicated on the map (see below). This is a popular trail which is dog friendly and accessible year-round. 

Everyone has so many things on their plates these days that take all their time up. It is hard to get away for adventures or to experience new things. The National Mall in Washington D.C. is within an hour from millions of people on the East Coast. This centralized location makes the National Mal...

This is primarily a dirt trail, which is pretty rare and fantastic for hiking and trail-running. Depending on where you exactly start, it's roughly 4.5 miles, so it's a pretty moderate hike/ run or almost 10miles if you do the out and back. There are also a ton of other paths, so you can easily a...

Mason District Park Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Annandale, Virginia.

This is an out-and-back trail that starts and ends on different roads, but you will have better luck parking on Albemarle Street NW (where I have indicated the trailhead is on the map). This is a long street with plenty of street parking, just pay attention to the signs to see how long you can le...

McLean Central Park Loop is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near West McLean, Virginia.

Turkey Run Park is available to hikers year-around and is located just off of George Washington Parkway in McLean, Virginia. The exits are clearly marked and you simply drive to parking lot C-1 to start this hike.Turkey Run has numerous trail options available but I chose an out-and-back. When yo...

Turkey Run Potomac Heritage Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Greenway, Virginia.

Washington and Old Dominion Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Arlington County, Virginia.

Jones Point Lighthouse is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Alexandria, Virginia.