Mount Vernon Trail
George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22202
18 miles of trails
Follow the 18-mile paved Mount Vernon Trail along the Potomac River in Arlington with your leashed dog. Access water, benches, parking, restrooms, and trash cans along the route. Helmets recommended for multi-use paths.
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- Park
- Mount Vernon Trail
- Type
- Trail
- Location
- Arlington, Virginia
- Coordinates
- 38.8631, -77.0394
- Trail miles
- 18
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (4,810 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.9 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:No
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:Yes
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 4,810 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · 18 miles of trail
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Dog policy
18-mile paved Potomac River trail from Theodore Roosevelt Island to Mount Vernon. Leashed dogs welcome.
What this park has
- Water fountains
- Benches
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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