45 miles of paved trail, in Northern Virginia, for walking,running, bicycling and skating and 32 miles of adjacent gravel trail for horseback riding.
09/03/2026
Bring the kids, and any other novice bike riders, and join us on Saturday, September 26th, in Vienna, across Church St from the Freeman Store, for The Two Towns Bike Rodeo! Please remember: it's BYOB -- bring your own bike!
09/03/2026
🚲 Trail Safety Starts With All of Us!
This Friday, September 4, our officers will be along the W&OD Trail in the McLean and Reston Districts to promote trail safety and awareness.
Stop by, say hello, and grab some helpful safety information! 👮♀️🚴♂️
08/20/2026
Come join us in Herndon for a discussion of eBike do's and don'ts!
08/19/2026
For our western trail users: Dominion Energy contractors will be clearing vegetation around distribution poles from Leesburg to Ashburn for the next two weeks starting today. Short detours or stoppages may be required, so please be aware when in this area.
08/18/2026
For our trail users in Falls Church: Beginning next Monday, August 24, and continuing to September 11, Fairfax County Water Authority will be installing a new water main near the intersection of Fowler St and Railroad Ave. Boring will occur near and under the trail, but there will be no detours or delays.
08/17/2026
The new school year has begun and students are using the W&OD Trail to get to school. Prioritize their safety by being cautious and respectful as you pass.
Please follow NOVA Parks' Trail Safety Guidelines:
#1: It’s not a race. We’re sharing space.
#2: Passing on left is always best.
#3: Need to stop? Leave the blacktop.
#4: Be polite. Slow on right.
#5: Be alert. Don’t get hurt.
#6: Be “On the Go & In the Know”
For educational trail safety videos, visit https://bit.ly/4lCMIGy
08/10/2026
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08/07/2026
For trail users in Sterling, please be aware that from next Monday, August 10, through Weds, August 12, Dominion Energy contractors will be clearing vegetation around distribution poles on the east side of Sterling Blvd. Please watch for flaggers and follow their instructions.
07/20/2026
For those of you who travel the trail near Vienna: Be alert for short detours to the gravel trail and brief stoppages of no more than 15 minutes, starting now and lasting into September, as Dominion Energy removes *inactive* poles between Caboose Brewery and Northside Park.