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A trail run on the C&O Canal towpath is a peaceful experience. The trail stretches 184.5 miles from Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, Md.
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The gravel trail at Burke Lake Park measures 4.7 miles and features a gentle elevation profile.
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Wakefield Park features several miles of singletrack and doubletrack trails.
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Algonkian Park’s trails are mostly flat and cater to runners looking for a simple workout in the Virginia suburbs.
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The Fort Circle Parks loop runs past six Civil War forts that were constructed to defend Washington D.C.
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Fountainhead Regional Park is less than 30 miles from the nation's capital and serves as a great starting point for an 18-mile trail.
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A slice of the Seneca Creek State Park sits around a lake outside of Washington, D.C. and has more than 11 miles of trails.
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Rock Creek Park boasts 32 miles of trails over several route options.
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The Cross County Trail is a 40-mile swath of land that runs the length of Fairfax County, Virginia.
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The Shenandoah Valley Wine Trail travels approximately 200 miles and passes 19 different vineyards in west central Virginia, providing an excellent biking adventure.
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The historic Shenandoah Valley town of Staunton, Virginia, is an excellent place to view the fall colors. With hundreds of miles of trails for hiking and biking—plus a wide variety of in-town amenities—Staunton is perfect for a fall getaway.
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Virginia’s Eastern Shore is a natural wonder.
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On a map, Mallows Bay appears to be just another insignificant cleft in the shoreline. But, beneath the shallow waters of this forgotten inlet lies the largest collection of decaying ships in the entire country.
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