Leesburg walking and biking trails with distances and trailheads: the W&OD Trail, the 7-mile Blue Trail, the Green Trail, Ball's Bluff, Morven Park and Red Rock.
Last checked Oct. 20, 2026. Sources: the Town of Leesburg’s Bike Trail Network and Native Tree Walk pages, NOVA Parks, and Morven Park.
Leesburg’s trail spine is the paved W&OD Trail, 45 miles from Shirlington to Purcellville, open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. The town’s Bike Trail Network adds the signed Blue Trail (7 miles) and Green Trail (2.6 miles), and the dirt trails at Ball’s Bluff, Morven Park and Red Rock take you into the woods and down to the Potomac. Report W&OD trail hazards to the NOVA Parks trail office, 703-729-0596.
This page is about routes and distances. Park facilities, shelters and the full list of town parks are in our parks and trails guide.
Who to call
- W&OD Trail office (NOVA Parks): 703-729-0596
- Town parks and trails: Ida Lee Park Recreation Center, 703-777-1368
- Emergencies on any trail: 911
The trails at a glance
| Trail | Length | Surface | Start or trailhead |
|---|---|---|---|
| W&OD Trail | 45 miles total (Shirlington to Purcellville) | Paved | In town: Foxridge, Georgetown, Raflo and Tuscarora Creek parks |
| Blue Trail | 7 miles | Shared-use path | W&OD Trail at Tuscarora Creek Park, 425 Solitude Court SE, to Ball’s Bluff Road NE |
| Green Trail | 2.6 miles | Shared-use path | W&OD Trail near Foxridge Park, 525 Catoctin Circle SW, to Battlefield Parkway at North King Street |
| W&OD link between Blue and Green trailheads | 1.9 miles | Paved | Tuscarora Creek Park to Foxridge Park |
| Ridge Top Trail, Morven Park | 1.24 miles, 200-foot climb | Natural | Morven Park, 17195 Southern Planter Lane |
| Ball’s Bluff Battlefield trails | More than 7 miles | Natural | Parking lot off Ball’s Bluff Road |
| Red Rock Wilderness Overlook | 67 acres of trails | Natural | 43098 Edwards Ferry Road |
| Native Tree Walk, Ida Lee Park | Walking path along Old Waterford Road | Walking path | Ida Lee Park, 60 Ida Lee Drive NW |
W&OD Trail
The Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park, “the skinniest park in Virginia,” is a paved trail on the bed of the old W&OD Railroad, used by walkers, runners, cyclists, skaters and riders. NOVA Parks owns and runs it, and says it carries more than 2 million users a year. Hours: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, year-round.
Trail rules from NOVA Parks’ guidelines: keep right of the center line, cross roads only at designated crossings, give a clear signal with voice or bell before passing, yield to horses and then pedestrians if you are on a bike, keep pets on a short leash, and do not stop on bridges. Children use the trail to get to school on weekdays, so pass them with care.
The Leesburg Bike Trail Network
Set up in April 2017 by Bike Loudoun and the town’s Parks and Recreation Department, the network links more than 10 miles of shared-use paths, bike lanes and share-the-road routes to the W&OD Trail.
- Blue Trail, 7 miles. Starts on the W&OD Trail in Tuscarora Creek Park and ends at the cul-de-sac on Ball’s Bluff Road NE near the entrance to Ball’s Bluff Regional Park, with signs along the way.
- Green Trail, 2.6 miles. Starts on the W&OD Trail near Foxridge Park and ends at Battlefield Parkway and North King Street. From there, shared-use paths continue north to Frances Hazel Reid Elementary, Smart’s Mill Middle and Tuscarora High.
- Doing both: the Blue and Green trails out and back plus the 1.9 miles of W&OD between their trailheads add up to about 21 miles. Download the town’s network map (PDF) before you go.
Woods and river trails
- Ball’s Bluff Battlefield Regional Park. More than seven miles of walking trails around the 1861 battlefield and national cemetery, including part of the Potomac Heritage Trail, open dawn to dusk. Guided tours leave the parking lot kiosk at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on weekends, April through November (NOVA Parks).
- Veterans Park at Ball’s Bluff, 42314 Balls Bluff Road. The town’s newest park, opened Sept. 30, 2026, has trails linked to the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, a trail parking area and a river launch for canoes and kayaks; hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for now (see our parks guide).
- Red Rock Wilderness Overlook, 43098 Edwards Ferry Road. NOVA Parks’ Red Rock park has 67 acres of wooded trails, historic buildings and an overlook of the Potomac River.
- Morven Park, 17195 Southern Planter Lane. About 400 of the park’s 1,000 acres are on the wooded Catoctin Ridge, open for year-round hiking. The Ridge Top Trail climbs 200 feet over 1.24 miles to 640 feet, the park’s highest point. Leashed pets are welcome; bikes and strollers are not allowed on that trail (trails).
Easy walks in town
- Native Tree Walk, Ida Lee Park. The Leesburg Garden Club planted trees native to Virginia along the walking path beside Old Waterford Road for its 100th anniversary in 2015, from eastern red cedars and white oaks to redbuds and persimmons. The town’s tree list and map shows where to park.
- Raflo Park, 345 Harrison St. SE. A walking trail with ArtsPARKs sculptures, on the W&OD Trail.
What this means for you
For a flat, paved ride or run, use the W&OD from Foxridge or Raflo Park; for a signed loop across town, add the Blue and Green trails. For hills and woods, go to Morven Park’s Ridge Top Trail, Red Rock or Ball’s Bluff, and wear good shoes. Bring water and check the hours: the W&OD closes at 9 p.m. For more, see dog-friendly Leesburg and free things to do.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the W&OD Trail?
The paved Washington and Old Dominion Trail runs 45 miles between Shirlington and Purcellville, through Leesburg. It is open 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, year-round.
Where can I get on the W&OD Trail in Leesburg?
In town, the W&OD Trail can be reached from Foxridge Park, 525 Catoctin Circle SW; Georgetown Park, 221 S. King St.; Raflo Park, 345 Harrison St. SE; and Tuscarora Creek Park, 425 Solitude Court SE, where the Blue Trail begins.
What is the Leesburg Blue Trail?
A 7-mile signed shared-use path in the Leesburg Bike Trail Network, from the W&OD Trail at Tuscarora Creek Park to the end of Ball’s Bluff Road NE near the entrance to Ball’s Bluff Regional Park.
What is the hardest hike in Leesburg?
Morven Park’s Ridge Top Trail is a 1.24-mile hike with a steady 200-foot climb to the park’s highest point, 640 feet. Red Rock Wilderness Overlook has 67 acres of wooded trails and an overlook of the Potomac River.
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