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Lake Accotink – Along Lake Accotink loop from Rolling Road

Lake Accotink – Along Lake Accotink loop from Rolling Road

Easy

4.7

(9445)

10,068

riders

Lake Accotink – Along Lake Accotink loop from Rolling Road

01:10

21.3km

130m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 6.42 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.47 km

Forest Trails at Lake Accotink

Highlight • Trail

The trail system at Lake Accotink features six miles of mostly intermediate singletrack. If this is not enough just head over to Wakefield Park and connect both trail system to a big loop.

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4.36 km

Lake Accotink

Lake

4.86 km

Lake Accotink

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake, great place to come with children. Nice playground nearby, woods to play in and restroom facilities.

Tip by

5.50 km

Along Lake Accotink

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

The Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail runs along the shores of Lake Accotink. It is characterized by forest sections and birdwatching areas.

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6.17 km

Lake Accotink and Wakefield Park Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Lake Accotink and Wakefield trail crossroads, this loop around the lake its a great MTB and hiking location, great color gazing in fall.

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6.44 km

Lake Accotink

Highlight • Lake

MTB section of the Accotink loop trail, this part has some roots exposed but any MTB bike can handle them, some nature hikers around so mind your speed around turns. …

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6.70 km

Lake Accotink is a 55-acre reservoir situated along Accotink Creek. There are a bunch of trails around the lake (some paved and some dirt/gravel), and the Cross Country Trail through Lake Accotink Park is perfect for running.

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10.7 km

Cross County Trail Bridge Over Accotink Creek

Highlight • Bridge

Right at the beginning of the Accotink lake trail, this small creek has a nice semi paved trail with a good looking sturdy bridge. Great location for nature hiking, bird watching and biking.

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15.1 km

Gravel Trail Section at Lake Accotink

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great gravel section, allows for some speed. Can be busy on the weekends with walkers, so be mindful of others.

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21.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.47 km

4.51 km

4.44 km

2.08 km

511 m

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

8.88 km

885 m

602 m

137 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

27°C

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88 %

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Lake Accotink – Along Lake Accotink loop from Rolling Road

Forest Trails at Lake Accotink

Lake Accotink

Along Lake Accotink

Lake Accotink and Wakefield Park Trail Junction

Lake Accotink

Lake Accotink Park

Cross County Trail Bridge Over Accotink Creek

Gravel Trail Section at Lake Accotink

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