Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Wakefield MTB Trail System – Lake Accotink loop from Backlick Road

Wakefield MTB Trail System – Lake Accotink loop from Backlick Road

Easy

4.8

(7967)

7,968

riders

Wakefield MTB Trail System – Lake Accotink loop from Backlick Road

01:10

21.8km

120m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.42 km for 51 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

5.17 km

Lake Accotink and Wakefield Park Trail Junction

Highlight • Trail

Lake Accotink and Wakefield trail crossroads, this loop around the lake its a great MTB and hiking location, great color gazing in fall.

Tip by

5.44 km

Lake Accotink

Highlight • Lake

MTB section of the Accotink loop trail, this part has some roots exposed but any MTB bike can handle them, some nature hikers around so mind your speed around turns. …

Tip by

5.70 km

Lake Accotink is a 55-acre reservoir situated along Accotink Creek. There are a bunch of trails around the lake (some paved and some dirt/gravel), and the Cross Country Trail through Lake Accotink Park is perfect for running.

Tip by

9.70 km

Cross County Trail Bridge Over Accotink Creek

Highlight • Bridge

Right at the beginning of the Accotink lake trail, this small creek has a nice semi paved trail with a good looking sturdy bridge. Great location for nature hiking, bird watching and biking.

Tip by

10.6 km

Americana Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Small baseball park, main entrance for the Accotink lake and stream trails.

Tip by

11.9 km

Wakefield MTB Trail System

Highlight • MTB Park

A little trailsystem that has the perfect amount of difficulty for intermediate riders. If you are a beginner and you want to try the trailsystem in Wakefield Park, then choose …

Tip by

16.8 km

Harder trails near the railroad tracks

Highlight • Trail

Lots of verticality on this path, fallen trees, and steep drop-offs. Be careful!

Tip by

17.4 km

Lake Accotink

Lake

17.9 km

Lake Accotink

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake, great place to come with children. Nice playground nearby, woods to play in and restroom facilities.

Tip by

21.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.28 km

5.67 km

2.46 km

2.35 km

1.40 km

571 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.3 km

4.39 km

2.83 km

268 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Today

Saturday 27 June

27°C

22°C

78 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Description

If you're a gravel cyclist in Northern Virginia looking for a route that offers both scenic cruising and the option to dial up the technical challenge, the Wakefield MTB Trail System – Lake Accotink loop from Backlick Road is definitely worth your time. This easy 13.5-mile (21.8 km) gravel biking route, with a modest 396 feet (121 metres) of elevation gain, can be completed in about 1 hour and 9 minutes, making it a versatile choice for a quick escape or a longer adventure by incorporating more of the Wakefield trails.

What to expect on Wakefield MTB Trail System – Lake Accotink loop from Backlick Road

The journey begins with the pleasant Lake Accotink loop, where you'll enjoy a mix of gravel, packed dirt, and paved sections, offering picturesque views of the lake, its dam, and a historic railway bridge. This part of the ride is generally easy, suitable for a relaxed pace. However, the route then connects directly into the extensive Wakefield MTB Trail System. Here, the terrain shifts dramatically to technical singletrack, featuring roots,

Nearby routes

Moderate

5.0

104

Francis Scott Key Bridge – Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls loop from Dupont Circle

03:21h

48.3km

170m

Moderate

5.0

101

Korean War Veterans Memorial – World War II Memorial loop from Potomac

03:24h

57.0km

290m

Moderate

Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls – Pennyfield Lock loop from Cabin John

02:59h

45.1km

220m

Moderate

Swains Lock – Pennyfield Lock loop from Falls Road Golf Course

03:43h

65.4km

190m

Moderate

5.0

Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls – Swains Lock loop from Cabin John

02:25h

34.3km

210m

Moderate

Francis Scott Key Bridge – Crossing Over the C&O Canal loop from Dupont Circle

02:16h

35.0km

140m

Moderate

4.3

Swains Lock – Pennyfield Lock loop from Potomac

02:26h

39.5km

130m

Easy

Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls – Great Falls loop from Watts Branch

01:55h

26.2km

110m

Easy

Korean War Veterans Memorial – World War II Memorial loop from Brookmont

01:56h

30.0km

130m

Moderate

3.0

Herndon Caboose Park – Green Lizard Cycling, Herndon loop from Reston Town Center

01:51h

36.0km

190m

Moderate

Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park – Horseshoe Bend at Great Falls loop from North Bethesda

04:10h

69.7km

410m

Moderate

Crossing Over the C&O Canal – Francis Scott Key Bridge loop from Takoma

02:55h

49.4km

250m

Wakefield MTB Trail System – Lake Accotink loop from Backlick Road

Lake Accotink and Wakefield Park Trail Junction

Lake Accotink

Lake Accotink Park

Cross County Trail Bridge Over Accotink Creek

Americana Park

Wakefield MTB Trail System

Harder trails near the railroad tracks

Lake Accotink

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️