With the leaves bursting into beautiful reds, oranges, yellows, and golds, fall is one of the most beautiful times to live in and visit the DC area. And one great way to view fall foliage is to pull on your hiking shoes and hit the trails. To help you do just that, we've created a list of fall hikes near Washington, DC that offer some of the best views of fall foliage in the DC area.

All of these fall hikes near Washington, DC are free unless otherwise noted, and many of them are paved and stroller friendly so  you can bring your little ones along. And if you just can't get enough of the colorful foliage, you can also take a leaf-peeping train ride or day trip to get your fill.

Here are 12 gorgeous fall hikes near Washington, DC to view fall foliage. Happy trails!

Families in the Washington, DC area are fortunate to have an abundant selection of neighborhood playgrounds and parks for kids to play, explore, and work out their energy. The playgrounds on this list take it a step further with unique themed play equipment, splash pads, mini golf, trains and carousels to amp up the fun.

When you’re looking to spend the whole day at the park, these 15 playgrounds in DC, Maryland, and Virginia are worth the drive.