Experience the natural beauty of northern Virginia by hitting the trails, and there is no better way to explore them than with your furry best friend. Load your dog into the back of your Chevy Trailblazer and wirelessly cast directions to one of these dog-friendly trails in Sterling, VA from your smartphone to the 11″ diagonal HD color touchscreen via Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. Read on to learn about some of our favorite spots to explore.
3 Best Dog-Friendly Trails in Sterling, VA
1. Algonkian Regional Park
This 838-acre recreational hub is located at 47001 Fairway Drive and is nestled against the serene Potomac River. You and your dog can spend hours hiking the natural surface and paved hiking trails at no cost. To access one of our favorite hikes, when you arrive, you will want to pass the Volcano Island Waterpark and head to the west end to locate the trail kiosk.
Once you park your Trailblazer in the lot, harness up your dog and cross over the wooden footbridge, then choose a trail. Follow the white-marked trees for the White Trail or the blue-marked trees for the Potomac National Heritage Trail, which is part of a 700+ mile network. If your dog decides to cool off in the river, the available premium all-weather cargo mat will protect your SUV’s carpet from absorbing the wet dog smell.
2. Seneca Regional Park
Adjacent to the Algonkian Regional Park, this stretch of pristine wilderness is located at 101 Seneca Road, which dead ends at the parking lot. The winding trails will lead you and your dog to the river, and you can follow the same route explored by George Washington.
Locals consider this park a hidden gem that is fun to explore in all seasons at no cost. After exploring the 4.5 mile loop, your dog can nap in your Trailblazer’s backseat after your trek without having to fret about muddy paw prints thanks to the Evotex seats, which are designed to resist stains and are easy to clean.
3. Frying Pan Farm Park
For a truly unique experience, bring your leashed dog to this working farm that preserves early 20th-century farm life. At the farm, you will encounter numerous animals. Located at 2709 West Ox Road, you can explore the grounds for free unless there are special events. On the north side of the park, there is Frying Pan Branch, which has wooded hiking trails near a creek. You can grab maps for the hiking trails at the museum.
We encourage you to grab your fur baby and explore the beautiful trails in Northern Virginia. Stop by our Ted Britt Chevrolet Dealership in Sterling, VA today to shop our extensive inventory of vehicles for you and your dog’s next great adventure.
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