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  1. C&O Canal Towpath - Trail Running
    C&O Canal Towpath - Trail Running

    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.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    2.6 miles
    Duration
    A trail run on the C&O Canal towpath can take an hour or several days, depending on distance.
  2. Burke Lake Park - Trail Running

    The gravel trail at Burke Lake Park measures 4.7 miles and features a gentle elevation profile.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    18.3 miles
    Duration
    45 - 60 minutes
  3. Wakefield Park - Trail Running

    Wakefield Park features several miles of singletrack and doubletrack trails.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    12.8 miles
    Duration
    Varies, depending on the distance.
  4. Algonkian Park - Trail Running

    Algonkian Park’s trails are mostly flat and cater to runners looking for a simple workout in the Virginia suburbs.

    Difficulty
    1 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    22.3 miles
    Duration
    Varies, depending on the distance.
  5. Fort Circle Parks - Trail Running

    The Fort Circle Parks loop runs past six Civil War forts that were constructed to defend Washington D.C.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    6.8 miles
    Duration
    1 hour - 2 hours
  6. Fountainhead Regional Park - Trail Running

    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.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    20.4 miles
    Duration
    Depends on how far you would like to go.
  7. Seneca Creek State Park - Trail Running

    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.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    20.9 miles
    Duration
    Varies, depending on the distance.
  8. Rock Creek Park - Trail Running

    Rock Creek Park boasts 32 miles of trails over several route options.

    Difficulty
    3 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    5.2 miles
    Duration
    30 minutes to 2 hours
  9. Cross County Trail - Trail Running

    The Cross County Trail is a 40-mile swath of land that runs the length of Fairfax County, Virginia.

    Difficulty
    2 of 5 diamonds
    From Downtown
    14.5 miles
    Duration
    An hour to several hours.
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