When is the best time to visit W&OD Trailhead?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Go in daylight. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
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TrailFort Barnard Heights
W&OD Trailhead
- 4.7302 reviews
- Free
Shirlington end of the 45-mile paved Washington & Old Dominion trail for walking, running, biking and skating.
Quick answers
W&OD Trailhead in short
Is W&OD Trailhead indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Is W&OD Trailhead good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does W&OD Trailhead cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book W&OD Trailhead?
No, you can walk in.
How long do you need at W&OD Trailhead?
About 1.5 hours.
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Where is W&OD Trailhead?
Railroad Trail, Washington and, Arlington, VA 22206.
Is W&OD Trailhead wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:30 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the morning
- Outdoors
Worth knowing
- Hours unknown: check before you go
58°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 58°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 4mph
- 9am
60° - 10am64°
- 11am67°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.
Where and how
- 1 W&OD Trailhead
- 2 AMC Shirlington 7 · 7 min
- 3 Busboys And Poets · 7 min
- 4 Samuel Beckett's Irish Gastro Pub · 8 min
- 5 Shirlington Park · 9 min
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 1.5 h
- A walk
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.7from 302 reviews
Known for
- Paved trail
- Biking
- Running
What people say
- People like:
- Well-kept, flat paved trail good for biking
- Worth knowing:
- Can be crowded
Around Fort Barnard Heights
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
AMC Shirlington 7Theatre · 7 min walk
Busboys And PoetsCafé bookstore · 7 min walk
Samuel Beckett's Irish Gastro PubPub · 8 min walk
Good nowShirlington ParkPark · 9 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time