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Lake Accotink Network Mountain Bike Trail
Springfield, Virginia
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
16 trail reviews |
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Status: updated 5/21/09 by power_seen |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 6 miles | Global Rank: #830 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Network |
| Ridden: 107 | Wishlist: 45 |
| Avg. Speed: 5.54 mph | Avg. Time: 1hr 19min |
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Description: The main trail is a gravel trail and is very easy. There are many single track trails off of the main trail. But beside the main trail entrance is an up-hill climb which is laden with large roots and babyhea**mall, sharp, loose rocks), presenting a precursor to this trail's condition. This immediate up-hill will bring you to the singletrack trail network, which split off many times from each other, creating many different combinations. If you begin taking consistent right turns when the trail splits you should be able to follow the railroad tracks. If done correctly, the trail overlooks the train tacks. But what ever trail you end up taking, you will encounter many large roots, up-hills and down hills, baby heads, a river crossing(depending on which trails you take), Log jumps, mud, and many other combinations. This is a very challenging trial due to its quick downhill/ uphill change, requring quick gear changes and an eye for a good line. The trail ends at the top of the Lake Accotink dam. Just follow the Asphalt path down to the information center. At Lake Accotink there are water fountains, boat rentals, and drink machines. If you continue past the beach to the bridge, you will follow a gravel trail which ends at the Wakefield ball fields. Continue on to the rec center and then onto the Wakefield trail network. To return to your parked car, take the asphalt trail back up past the Lake Accotink dam and then onto the gravel trail. This trail will quickly take you back to the trailhead.
added on July 22, 2004 by guest
Description: The main trail is a gravel trail and is very easy. There are many single track trails off of the main trail. But beside the main trail entrance is an up-hill climb which is laden with large roots and babyhea**mall, sharp, loose rocks), presenting a precursor to this trail's condition. This immediate up-hill will bring you to the singletrack trail network, which split off many times from each other, creating many different combinations. If you begin taking consistent right turns when the trail splits you should be able to follow the railroad tracks. If done correctly, the trail overlooks the train tacks. But what ever trail you end up taking, you will encounter many large roots, up-hills and down hills, baby heads, a river crossing(depending on which trails you take), Log jumps, mud, and many other combinations. This is a very challenging trial due to its quick downhill/ uphill change, requring quick gear changes and an eye for a good line. The trail ends at the top of the Lake Accotink dam. Just follow the Asphalt path down to the information center. At Lake Accotink there are water fountains, boat rentals, and drink machines. If you continue past the beach to the bridge, you will follow a gravel trail which ends at the Wakefield ball fields. Continue on to the rec center and then onto the Wakefield trail network. To return to your parked car, take the asphalt trail back up past the Lake Accotink dam and then onto the gravel trail. This trail will quickly take you back to the trailhead.
added on July 22, 2004 by guest 
SIMILAR TRAILS
Riders who liked this mountain bike trail also liked:Fountainhead Regional Park in Fairfax
Wakefield in Annandale
Carvin's Cove Trail system in Roanoke
TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by thedrizzle87 on February 5, 2012
Just started riding this trail a couple of weeks ago and its the closet to my house and then Wakefield. It was very fun just to new to the trail so i don't know all the routes in there yet but soon i will.
Similar Trail: Wakefield
reviewed by rutleyj on September 10, 2011
Its pretty good and what all the people said on here are spot on about this trail. the back trails could use some work in areas, but for a trail that's in the middle of suburbia its good enough. It has many places that you could push your self. Tire choice would be a little less knobby then wake field. because i feel that there is less sand.
* Review edited 9/10/2011
Similar Trail: Wakefield
reviewed by jtorlando25 on March 28, 2011
Great lunch break trail if you live/work in Springfield. Not marked or mapped very well so I managed to get lost. Had I not been on a time limit, I could have explored more. I only did 3 miles and didn't find anything too extreme but it was fun.
Similar Trail: laurel hill, wakefield
reviewed by USMCck1 on June 27, 2010
Ended up on this trail after starting on Wakefield trail system. After coming around the dam I ended up on the more technical section of the trail and had a blast. There is plenty of hills with sharp turns and I would have explored more if I hadn't snapped my chain.
Similar Trail: Lori Farm has a similar but I would say on a little higher level.
reviewed by kleppe on October 9, 2009
This trail is fun, but confusing--easy to get turned and twisted around. Ride with Wakefield for a great couple of hours.
reviewed by skibum on September 26, 2008
This trail is a classic case of a trail being what you make of it. The good news is that it's in the heart of suburban northern Virgina and easily accessed by otherwise deprived slaves to the machine--which is also the bad news as it can be crowded. To have any chance at a good ride, you have to seek out the true singletrack on the west side of the park after you ride up from the dam. Here, there are seemingly countless singletrack paths ranging from easy to difficult with flowy singletrack, tough (but short) rooty climbs, narrow twists through the dense woods, and too many log piles to count. Although small, you can explore here and find your own favorite route that will keep you entertained for a while. You can get a good workout if you ride the wide path on up to Wakefield park and include that in your ride.
Similar Trail: Wakefield Park. Fountainhead for more challenge.
reviewed by remylacha on November 25, 2007
This is a good close-in park that can be combined with Wakefield for a decent length ride. By itself, you need to just kind of wander the den of singletrack trails off the main road -- I usually come up the dam from the marina and keep going up the hill into the woods where the singletrack breaks off right in front of you at the top of the dam hill. You can cover the same terrain a fair amount, but because the trails all intersect with one another, it's easy to ride in all sorts of directions without getting lost or bored. It's more woods-singletrack than Wakefield, which has in some respects been turned into a race course. It is much easier than Fountainhead -- a lot less climbing and hardly as technical on the hills. But if you keep going down to the road and back up, it can be a good workout. Highly recommended if you are "inside the Beltway" and have enough time to get out for a ride but can't find time to drive to Fountainhead or Schaeffer.
reviewed by senator on May 14, 2007
I thought I had ridden Lake Accotink, but I was wrong. On another attempt at exploring the park, I came across a large network of technical singletrack trails. It was awesome, and kept me busy for hours. There are many steep descents and climbs, with enough logs, roots and rocks to keep your brain and wheels racing and bouncing. From the parts I saw, the trails were very similar to Fountainhead.
* Review edited 6/11/2007
Similar Trail: Fountainhead
reviewed by Rodrigo on August 18, 2006
I followed the given directions and sadly enought there was no mention about the dificulty of parking. I went there today and along the entire road, there are signs with "No Parking or Standing - Fire Lane" posted. I would suggest parking up the street either on Rolling Road or any side streets. The trail was great with many paths to choose from.
reviewed by zenmaster1273 on April 20, 2006
This is a rather complex network of trails packed into a small area. Ive ridden here about 4 times and keep finding different trails I yet to have ridden. It has some fairly technical stuff, large TP's, some short but very steep descents onto the gravel trail and else where, log jumps, lots of short climbs with large roots. If you like to get kind of lost and ride something a little different each time you come out, you will like this place.
Similar Trail: Fountainhead, wakefield if you want something else that is close.
reviewed by rajunkajun on September 17, 2005
I followed the directions given, and it should be added that you should park at your own risk. I went today and the rode to the trail head is lined with "No Parking or Standing - Fire Lane" signs. I rode a few of the singletracks near the trail head and they were pretty good. Might recommend parking up the street (on Rolling Road) and riding the short distance to the trail head to avoid any trouble with disobeying the signage.
reviewed by getonthetrail on September 11, 2005
I rode this trail for the first time this weekend. There is a nice network of fast sweet single-track. I could have spent the entire day on these trails. The trail is tight and fast, has some nice technical areas, roots, rocks, couple of short sweet climbs and quick steep descents and logs. Overall this is a good intermediate ride. I will be riding this trail again soon, might even become a weekday ride for me following work. The trail is only a hop skip and a jump from Tyson's corner.
reviewed by schmuck on August 15, 2005
So word on the street is this place is a growin'. I liked some of the technical trails to be had and I look forward to riding here again. This is a great single speed trail. I didn't get to check out all of the trails but I'll update with more to come...
reviewed by mdmtbkr on November 11, 2004
Rode here on Sunday 7 Nov. Great trails, only thing I thought was the trails were new and need to be broken in. That will come with time and use. I will ride again. The entire Accotink and Wakefield area can be a day long journey over several trails. Pack a lunch, ride all day and never get tired of the great trails. My favorite place to ride because of variety and number of trails.
Similar Trail: Wakefield, Cedarsville, Rosaryville.
reviewed by WEX404 on November 8, 2004
Accotink is closed to night riding. It is actually closed to all trail users after dark, which is in accordance with Fairfax County law. This affects all parks within the county; however, in working with park authorities, MORE has been granted permission to use the trails within Wakefield three nights a week ONLY which are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday nights. Otherwise, Wakefield is closed to nightriding as well. Please respect these rules - those that don't jeapordize the privelege we have now to use the trails after sunset. We are currently within an 8-month 'trial period', and at the conclusion of this period, trail use restrictions will be re-evaluated. Those caught on the trails illegally risk being convicted of trespassing, which I believe can carry a $2500.00 fine and up to 12 months in jail. Thanks!
Similar Trail: Wakefield
reviewed by kltbo on November 7, 2004
Looks like they cut some new trails in accotink. Good trail, will be better once broken in. Heard that night riding was prohibited on the accotink trails. Still a go in wakefield though.
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