Hiking With Your Pup: Find W&OD Trail Parking Near You
While there are many places to park near the W&OD Trail, finding an official lot specifically for trail users can sometimes be a challenge. To help you plan your next adventure, here is comprehensive list of access points with parking:
Arlington
Shirlington- From I-395, take the Shirlington exit. Turn left onto S. Four Mile Run Dr. Trail parallels the road. Street parking along S. Four Mile Run Dr..
Bluemont Park (2 lots)
Lot 1- Manchester St. & 4th St., north of Rte. 50 just west of Carlin Springs Rd.
Lot 2- Off Wilson Blvd., just west of Bon Air Rose Gardens.
Restrooms at Bon Air Park.
Bon Air Park / Manchester St.- Across from Bon Air Park, next to tennis courts.
Alternative to the main Bluemont lots
Long Branch Nature Center- S. 6th St., off Carlin Springs Rd. (behind the hospital).
Falls Church
East Falls Church- Near the EFC Metro station and Benjamin Banneker Park.
Metro lot
Vienna
Vienna Community Center (East)- From Rte. 123, turn on Park St. (left from Tysons). Turn right into the Community Center lot. Trail runs between lot and center.
Restrooms nearby
Historic Train Station (West)- From Rte. 123, turn on Park St. (right from Tysons). Left at stop sign onto Church, right on Mill, left on Ayr Hill. Left into station lot.
Restrooms nearby
Clarks Crossing Road- Off Beulah Rd. (near Mile 13.3).
Vienna Town Green- 144 Maple Ave E.
Free street parking
Restrooms nearby
Reston
Old Reston Avenue- From Rte. 7 west, left on Reston Pkwy., left on Sunset Hills Rd., left on Old Reston Ave., paved lot on right near the 7-Eleven.
Reston North Park & Ride- 11300 Sunset Hills Rd.
Large commuter lot; often full on weekdays
Behind The Bike Lane Bicycle Shop- 11150 Sunset Hills Rd.
Small lot behind the shop
Herndon
Take Elden Street to Station Street (right turn if you are coming from Route 7). At the end of station street pull down towards the large town municipal center parking lot.
Sterling
Pacific Boulevard- Near Rte. 28. Access via Waxpool Rd. or Nokes Blvd. to Pacific Blvd.
Near Mile 24- Near intersection of Auto World Circle and Pacific Blvd.
Small lot/ access point.
Ashburn
Ashburn Road- At the trail's intersection with Ashburn Rd. (near Mile Marker 27.5). Lot is across from Carolina Brothers Pit Barbecue.
Restrooms nearby.
Leesburg
Douglass Community Center- From Rte. 7 west into Leesburg, left on Sycolin Rd. Immediate right into the Community Center lot.
Park in rear; trail is behind building through picnic area.
Loudoun County High School (West)- From Rte. 7 west, left on Catoctin Circle. Left on Dry Mill Rd., immediate right into high school lot.
Trail is further down Catoctin Circle.
Weekend parking only during school year.
Purcellville
Loudoun Valley High School- From Rte. 7 West, exit at Rte. 287 (left). Right on Hirst Rd., left on Maple St. Left into high school lot.
Weekend parking only during school year.
Purcellville West (Hatcher St.)- From Rte. 7, exit at Rte. 287 south. Right on Business Rte. 7 ("the Pike"). Right on Hatcher St., right into gravel lot at trail.
Purcellville Train Station- Near 609 E. Main St.
Restrooms nearby
💡 A Few Tips for Your Visit
Weekday Parking: Parking lots near Metro stations or commuter hubs (like in Reston) can fill up early on weekdays. Your best bet for a guaranteed spot on a workday is to aim for the dedicated trail-user lots.
School Lots: The parking lots at Loudoun County High School and Loudoun Valley High School are only available on weekends during the school year, so plan accordingly.
Overnight Parking: Overnight parking is generally not recommended, particularly in areas like Shirlington.
We hope this list helps you find the perfect starting point for you and your pups next walk, jog, or bike ride on the W&OD Trail.