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Top 6 Trails In Northern Virginia To Take Your Dog

July 2, 2018 by Mary Telesz

a couple walking their dog on one of the many wonderful dog trails in Northern Virginia recommended by Paw PalsWalking your dog around the neighborhood every day or taking the same dog trails all the time can get extremely boring. You don’t want walking your dog to be a boring experience! By choosing to go on a trail, you’re ensuring that both you and your dog will have a great and new experience. Find a Northern Virginia trail that you thoroughly enjoy enough to keep going back to regularly, or if you’re curious about all the different dog trails that Northern Virginia has to offer, try them all to keep your walks new and exciting.

Top Dog Trails In Northern Virginia

Paw Pals has created a list of the best dog trails to take your dog for a nice long walk in Northern Virginia. Each one offers scenery both you and your dog will enjoy!

1. Bull Run Regional Park

small dog off leash on dog trailsBull Run Park located in Centreville, has a natural surface path that you can walk your dog on. It’s about 3.4 miles to complete the trail there-and-back, so your dog will surely get some great exercise. Your dog will love the woods, creeks, and the other wildlife that is out there. It also hosts many historic sights that will entertain you as you spend quality time with your dog. Bull Run is flourishing in the spring with trees and other greenery, and it’s absolutely breathtaking in the fall when the leaves change! You and your dog will fall in love with this trail and want to go back time and time again.

2. Scott’s Run Nature Preserve

Scott’s Run in Mclean has 300-plus acres containing dog-friendly trails. Many areas of the trail are covered by the leaves of tall trees so you don’t have to worry about the sun beating down on you. The trees create a beautiful ambiance that will make you want to stay there all day. The path is also a natural surface trail that your dog will love walking on. It’s part of the Potomac Gorge which is one of the rarest biological ecosystems in the mid-Atlantic offering plenty of new sights and creatures for your dog to explore. Scott’s Run also hugs a river and has many creeks that flow through the park, giving you a calming sense of ease and comfort. This is also great if your dog loves the water because they have the opportunity to splash around as much as they like! There’s so much to discover at Scott’s Run that one day there is simply not enough.

3. Hemlock Overlook Regional Park

Hemlock Overlook Regional Park is just outside of Clifton. It has a great trail that is easy to find, well-maintained, and has striking scenery. The trail is a relatively easy walk, but it presents just enough of a challenge to keep things interesting. It has plenty of woods, creeks, and wildlife for both you and your dog to enjoy as you follow the trail. Hemlock Park truly gives you the feeling of being in the woods and all of the wonderful sights and smells that it provides. Hemlock Park isn’t known to be super busy, so if you’re looking for a quiet place to walk your dog, this just may be it.

4. Burke Lake Park

Burke Lake Park offers the beautiful scenery of Burke Lake that you can view as you follow the trail with your dog. This is also a campsite, so many people come here to enjoy the activities on the lake or have a picnic in the park. It can sometimes get crowded, but if you’re looking to meet others or have other dogs for your dog to play with, this is the place to go! Burke Lake Park is a lively environment that truly captures the beauty of Virginia with its woods, wildlife, and lake. Burke Lake Park is also a great place to take your family! If you’re looking for a site that offers more than just a great place to walk your dog, this is it! You’ll find this park has something to offer everyone – especially your dog! If your dog loves to swim, this is a great place to take them as the lake is easy to access and is calm enough for them to play around in.

5. Great Falls Park

Great Falls Park is a wonderful place to walk your dog. A lady walking with her dog on a Paw Pals recommended dog trails in Northern VirginiaIt’s an attraction that brings people from all over to view the falls, so you know you’re looking at something really special. While in Great Falls Park, you just have to be careful that you walk along the right trail since there is one specific trail that does not permit dogs. The park trails are some of the best in Northern Virginia, so it’s easy to lose yourself in its beauty. The wonderful sounds of the waterfall will surround you and your dog as you walk further along the trail and who would want to pass up this kind of opportunity on a Northern Virginia trail? The views of Great Falls Park are breathtaking; a true wonder of Northern Virginia. Many people routinely visit Great Falls Park for its unique beauty and a fun natural atmosphere. Why not explore this great site with the companionship of your dog?

6. Fountainhead Regional Park

Fountainhead Regional Park is a great place for walking your dog because it has separate dog trails. There is a specific trail for walking and another one for biking, so you won’t have to worry about bikers as you’re enjoying the ambiance of the park. The park is very well kept so you are truly able to enjoy your experience. Fountainhead Regional Park is not as frequented as other dog trails, so if you’re looking to avoid crowds and potentially find some solitude, this is the place to go. This is great if you are looking to let your dog lead you on an exploration of the park since you won’t have to worry about crowds or other people. Your dog will love the long walk you take them on in this park, the experience simply cannot be beaten.

Let Paw Pals Walk Your Dog On A Dog Trails

Paw Pals dog waking services are here to take your furry friend out and about. Whether you are out of town or just busy with work. Contact your local dog-walking service provider at (703) 345- 1695 or online.

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Taylor Smith
Taylor Smith
21:22 03 Oct 21
I never worry when Mary and team take care of my dog!
Michæl Silva
Michæl Silva
21:38 01 Jul 22
Mary at Paw Pals Pet Sitting is the greatest! She has helped me train my pooch Chico how play nice with other dogs and for that I am extremely grateful! A+A+A+A+A+A
Kwi Kim
Kwi Kim
22:37 17 Jun 22
I hired Paw Pals based on my sister’s referral. Meet & greet was very thorough and detailed. I was surprised that my finicky cat came to check the sitter out. Subsequently, a sitter watched my cat over several separate visits, and it was clear through the visit reports that my cat loved the sitter. All the visits were completed having followed my directions & with professionalism.I would highly recommend Paw Pals to anyone who’s looking for a dependable, personable, & professional sitter.
Joseph Walter
Joseph Walter
19:55 13 Jun 22
Paw Pals provided a large number of photos of our pets along with a personalized message on how our pets were doing with every single visit. I would highly recommend using Paw Pals, we'll be continuing to use them whenever we go on vacation.
Ashley Manning
Ashley Manning
09:50 11 Jun 22
Highly recommend as pet sitters!Initially, a sitter from the company will visit the house to meet the pets and learn where everything is. Tatiana took careful notes and we got her some spare keys.While we are away, Paw Pals sends sitters to come and look after our boys. They feed them, scoop litter, bring in mail and packages, and they will even manage trash, recycling, blinds and lights so that everything is comfortable for our kitties. Each time they check in, we receive an email message with updates and pictures, which is so comforting when we are on the road.Also, if you don’t let Paw Pals know when you are home, they assume something has happened and will continue to care for your babies. If something were to happen, I know they would be okay.Five stars for Paw Pals!
Brian Wood
Brian Wood
04:08 22 May 22
We have used Paw Pals for a number of years now and would highly recommend to anyone looking for help with their pets. Great communication from owner Mary and flexibility to make adjustments in schedule as life changes over time. Have had a consistent set of walkers who have gotten to know our pup and the various walking routes around our neighborhood quite well.
Lesley Bush
Lesley Bush
13:58 18 Mar 22
We can't rave enough about Paw Pals. They took care of our 18 year old Cat and 20 year old Chinchilla while we were away and when our flight got cancelled, they were so accommodating and available last minute for an extra day. We worked with Jen to coordinate visits from Miko and Danny. I loved the pictures and updates on how our Lil geriatric guys were doing. Thanks a million, Paw Pals!! Our special pets were so well cared for.
Sebastian Barnes
Sebastian Barnes
01:06 17 Jan 22
I have used Paw Pals for several trips over the last few months, and they have been phenomenal every time! Mary is extremely kind and responsive, and she makes sure that my cat and dog have the care that they need every time I am out of town. All of the pet sitters that I've had have been incredibly sweet to my pets, and they treat them like their own! Will gladly continue using Paw Pals every time I need a sitter.
Julie Shildt
Julie Shildt
17:45 14 Nov 21
It has been a pleasure doing business with paw pals. We have used this company for several trips we have taken over the past 6 months. They have been wonderful caretakers for our 2 cats. Anytime there is ever a question they don't hesitate to give us a call and they leave the best notes and pictures in the emailed report of each visit. We are so glad have found such a great company.
Andrea Hall
Andrea Hall
22:45 03 Oct 20
I wasn't sure about hiring a new doggie walker service... after all they are our kiddos... my babies were in great hands and I felt relaxed having them in their care. Thank you for everything!
Katie McCune
Katie McCune
19:19 15 Jul 21
I honestly cannot recommend Mary and her whole crew enough! We started using Mary originally about 7 years ago to stop by occasionally when our Aussie Lana was younger. Over the next couple years Lana stayed with Mary and her family for a couple weekends when we went on vacation. When we moved to our new house in Manassas, Lana stayed with Sam, who lives in Manassas, overnight for moving day, and did great. Right before the pandemic, we adopted our second Aussie, Goose, and Mary recommended a fantastic trainer for him.We now have weekly walks for the dogs, and they love all of their walkers! Trevor, Paul, Hazel, Sofie, and probably a couple others have helped Goose get used to more people, and have helped my husband and me when our schedules are crazy.Paw Pals is our go-to for any help with our dogs, so I highly recommend them!
Alexandra Hill
Alexandra Hill
22:43 23 May 21
I was a nervous mommy to leave my cats with a sitter service for the first time. Paw Pals went above and beyond to care for my cats and ease a nervous mommy. I already made a reservation to use them again!
Cindy Welgoss
Cindy Welgoss
13:12 27 Nov 20
We have been using Paw Pals for several years, and through a variety of pets that we have loved. Mary and her team have always been *exceptional* in every way. They are professional, courteous, and truly love our fur family! Mary herself is an organized and stellar administrator of her pet care business, keeping detailed records of our pet’s needs, scheduled pet visits, payments, and balance due easy to keep track of as the pet owner. The pet caretaking team is reliable and trustworthy. When our dogs see any of their Paw Pal friends, they get SO excited to see them! Follow up comments are left via text to keep the pet owner informed of the visit and how the pets are faring. Paw Pals has allowed our family the peace of mind to leave our pets at home, for work, weekend getaways and longer times away when necessary, where they are the most comfortable and familiar. We are grateful to Mary and her team for giving us the ability to enjoy pet ownership without feeling tied down. The responsibility of having pets comes with the need to keep them safe and comfortable at all times, and Mary and her team affords us this when our family has to be away.
Dr Tammy Cashion
Dr Tammy Cashion
21:11 12 Mar 19
We have used Paw pals pet sitting on multiple occasions for our bunnies while we are away. Many pet sitters are not interested in small pets however; Mary and her team, are amazing and we trust her implicitly! We are very happy with the outstanding service we have received from her team including texts and photos of our pets when we are out of town. They always go the extra mile and we highly recommend them!
Kristin Conrad
Kristin Conrad
16:00 16 Nov 19
We are so grateful we found Mary and her team at Paw Pals. They are exceptionally responsive, amazingly organized and detail-oriented.We have such peace of mind when we travel knowing our home and pets are so well cared for. Paw Pals is the best pet sitting service we’ve used, and we’re so happy we found them.
Katie Russell
Katie Russell
15:01 17 May 20
Paw Pals is fantastic! I have had a great experience with Mary! Compassionate, professional, responsive, and prompt! Thank you!
Phillip Evans
Phillip Evans
14:38 11 Jul 20
When we adopted our new dog in January, Paw Pals agreed to walk her and give her some outside time so she wasn't in the crate all day. She loved her dog walker and you could see her excitement every time the walker showed up. We moved out of the area but would recommend Paw Pals to anyone needing someone to care for their pets.
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