Bull Run Occoquan Trail · VA
Bull Run-Occoquan Trail
NOVA Parks' longest natural-surface trail, a point-to-point route along Bull Run and the Occoquan River linking four parks. Blue-blazed dirt with boardwalks, stream crossings and rolling hills; a popular long-distance day hike near DC.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Score breakdown
- · 88°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 80 min of daylight — You need at least 209 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 17.83 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1500 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.7581, -77.4087 — VA.
Park
Part of Bull Run Occoquan Trail.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is Bull Run-Occoquan Trail?
Bull Run-Occoquan Trail is a 17.83-mile route with 1500 feet of elevation gain — moderate — some sustained climbing or technical sections; expect to work for it but no specialized skills required. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Bull Run-Occoquan Trail?
Bull Run-Occoquan Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Bull Run-Occoquan Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Bull Run-Occoquan Trail is in Bull Run Occoquan Trail, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.