Biking & Walking
Loudoun County has a network of trails and shared-use paths that connect walkers and bikers to where they want to go. Some paths have easy access to buses with bicycle racks, and several Park and Ride lots provide bicycle lockers.
Bike Friendly Commuting
Biking and Transit
- All Local Loudoun County Transit Buses are equipped with bike racks on the front of each bus. A maximum of two bikes can be loaded on one bus. If the racks are full, riders will need to wait for the next available bus bike rack. If you are unfamiliar as to how to load a bike on the transit style/local buses, view the short video demonstrating this process.
- Loudoun County Commuter Buses require riders to complete a Bike on Bus Registration Form. Once approved, Loudoun County will issue you a bike on bus permit card that you will show the bus driver, who will then open up the luggage compartment for you to place your bike on the bus.
Bicycle Lockers
- Bicycle lockers are available at the Silver Line Metrorail Garages and some Park and Ride lots in Loudoun County, including the Dulles Transit Center, Dulles South (Stone Ridge II), Dulles Town Center, East Gate, Harmony, Leesburg, Leesburg II, and One Loudoun lots. Visit Park and Ride Lots for details.
- Bicycle locker doors measure roughly 49" tall by 40" wide. The storage space inside is triangular, 74" long.
- Bike Locker Fees:
- Annual rental fee - $60.00
- One-time administrative fee - $10.00
- Key deposit (refundable when key is returned to DGS) - $50.00
To obtain a bicycle locker, please contact Loudoun County Transit and Commuter Services at 703-771-5665.
Biking Events
- Bike to Work Day is coordinated regionally by the Washington Area Bicyclist Association and Commuter Connections, and is held rain or shine. This annual event attracts thousands of cyclists in the region. To find out how you can participate in Loudoun County, visit Bike to Work Day.
Trails
Loudoun County residents and visitors are fortunate to have the Washington and Old Dominion Trail and smaller trail systems to enjoy. The following links provide more information about trail locations, amenities and access.
- Visit the facilities listing for parks and trails in Loudoun County.
- View the Washington and Old Dominion Trail Amenities Map provided by Loudoun County.
- Visit NOVA Parks Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park page for history, news and more.
Resources
- Visit the Washington Area Bicyclist Association for programs and resources for cyclists.
- The Loudoun County Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Master Plan identifies a countywide network of recommended bikeways and walkways to connect citizens in Loudoun to parks, schools, jobs, shopping areas, and rural open space without relying on automobiles.
- Loudoun County’s Sidewalk and Trail Program addresses missing bicycle and pedestrian links within the County based on comparing the existing bicycle and trail network and the proposed network highlighted in the 2019 Countywide Transportation Plan (CTP).
- The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has a current project to construct missing segments in the bicycle and pedestrian network within two miles of the future Loudoun Gateway (Route 606) and Ashburn Metrorail stations. Visit Loudoun County Metrorail Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements for details.
Contact Us
For personalized trip planning or help with other transportation questions, please call 703-771-5665 or email us.