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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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