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On the Trails · Spotsylvania

Motts Run Reservoir Trails

Hard

The Burg’s wild side — a long lakeside network of woods, water, and boardwalk at Motts Run.

Tracing the trails…

Trail line © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

Distance
5.9 mi
Shape
Out & back
Surface
Boardwalk
Where
Spotsylvania
Dogs
Leashed

The good stuff

  • Miles of lakeside woods and boardwalk
  • The closest thing to backcountry inside the county line

Before you go

  • Seasonal hours — the rec area gates close
  • Bring water; it is a real distance

Trailhead

Motts Run Reservoir, River Road

Open in map ↗ (38.3085, -77.5493)

Sources

Trail conditions, hours, and access change. Distances and difficulty are estimates from map data — check the managing agency before you head out.