Looking for a good place to get out of the house and explore? Here's a sample of seven popular trails in the DC area. Follow the links at the bottom of the list to find even more. Washington & Old Dominion Trail -- The W&OD, a popular paved rail trail, runs 45 miles from Shirlington to Purcellville, VA. It's sometimes nicknamed the skinniest park in Virginia and is along the former … [Read more...] about 7 Trails in or Near Washington, DC