Lake Accotink Loop via Cross County Trail and Accotink Loop Trail
3.9 mi
Distance
2 hrs 11 min
Time
terrain
141 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate loop trail in Lake Accotink Park.
This trail goes by Lake Accotink and Carousel.
There is a single steep section by the dam. Much of the trail is gravel. There are several lake access points. This is an excellent wild life viewing location.
Getting Started
Parking is available at several locations. On busy times it is easier to park at one of the branch trails into surrounding neighborhoods.
Taking Children
This is a kid friendly park. You will need to pay attention on the trails to keep young kids on the right as the trails have plenty of joggers & bicyclists.
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Public Tracks
Lake Accotink Trail
Ben, Dan, Bentley and I hike on a school day off while Jon was at wrestling practice.