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Fairfax County, MD

Cardinal Forest Park

Cardinal Forest Park in Fairfax County is listed as a sledding spot by Visit Fairfax. The land manager does not list it, so check posted signs.

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Lights
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Parking
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Rentals
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Tubing
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Details and source

StatusUsed locally Named by news, tourism or a local guide, not the land manager.
AddressFairfax County, VA
Notes from sourceNot stated by source
SourceVisit Fairfax
Checked2026-10-28
Map pin38.78571, -77.23249 (park or address, from OpenStreetMap Nominatim)
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Short answers

Is sledding allowed at Cardinal Forest Park?

Visit Fairfax names it as a sledding spot, but we did not find it on the land manager's own list as of 2026-10-28. Look for posted signs before you sled.

Does Cardinal Forest Park have lights for night sledding?

Lights are not stated by the source. Plan on daylight.

Where is Cardinal Forest Park?

Fairfax County, VA. It's one of 19 hills on our Washington, DC area list.