Best trails near Sterling

14 trails · 14 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Sterling, Virginia — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 14 of 14 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Washington & Old Dominion Trail
#1 Washington & Old Dominion Trail
1.2 mi away
Why 92: intrinsic quality
92Elite
W⛰
Washington & Old Dominion Trail
#2 Washington & Old Dominion Trail
3.0 mi away
Why 72: intrinsic quality
72Top-rated
S⛰
Sugarland Run Stream Valley Trail
#3 Sugarland Run Stream Valley Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 59: intrinsic quality
59Solid
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The Scout Trail (Blue)
#4 The Scout Trail (Blue)
0.5 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
W⛰
W&OD Bridle Trail
#5 W&OD Bridle Trail
1.7 mi away
Why 58: intrinsic quality
58Solid
O⛰
Old Vestal's Gap Road
#6 Old Vestal's Gap Road
0.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
W⛰
Washington & Old Dominion Trail
#7 Washington & Old Dominion Trail
1.8 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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W&OD Trail
#8 W&OD Trail
2.9 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
L⛰
Little Stoney Mountain Trail (White)
#9 Little Stoney Mountain Trail (White)
0.8 mi away
Why 52: intrinsic quality
52Solid
O⛰
Old Oak Trail (Orange)
#10 Old Oak Trail (Orange)
0.5 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Southern Woods Trail (Black)
#11 Southern Woods Trail (Black)
0.8 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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FCWA
#12 FCWA
1.8 mi away
Why 51: intrinsic quality
51Solid
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Cedar Grove Trail (Purple)
#13 Cedar Grove Trail (Purple)
0.5 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
L⛰
Little Stoney Mountain Trail (White)
#14 Little Stoney Mountain Trail (White)
0.9 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Sterling

The Sterling area has 14 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Sterling

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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