The Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail connects communities from the Potomac River in Great Falls to the Occoquan River in Lorton along its 41.5-mile route. Winding through stream valleys in every supervisory district in Fairfax County, it links public land owned by the Fairfax County Park Authority, National Park Service, Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, City of Fairfax, and Reston. The trail is named in honor of former Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Gerry Connolly, whose leadership and support led to its completion in 2005. Connolly was instrumental in acquiring thousands of acres of former Lorton Reformatory property, including the trail's southern terminus, and his efforts helped residents enjoy its scenic beauty throughout the year.
