Near Lake Accotink Trail
Bridge crossing on the trail
Near Lake Accotink Trail
Misty morning by the lake.
Near Lake Accotink Trail
Looking off the trail over the water.
Near Lake Accotink Trail
View of the trail from the dam
Near Lake Accotink Trail
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Lake Accotink Trail

4.0 (15 Ratings)
A peaceful doubletrack trail around Lake Accotink.
3.8
mi
Distance
123
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
3.81mi
Distance
123ft
Elevation Gain
129ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
267ft
High Point
169ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
There are multiple ways to access this trail, including the park's main entrance, offshoot trails in local neighborhoods and the Lake Accontink Access Trail. There are a couple of steep, but short climbs on the trail. Brief sections are paved but the majority is doubletrack with rock and roots. After rains, parts of the trail get really muddy and the area near the dam can flood. Trail is used by walkers, mountain bikers, and runners.

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Contributors
Peter Magnuson