Ashburn Farm Trails & Ponds

Walking Trails

Ashburn Farm has nearly thirty miles of asphalt trails that wind through the maintained and natural areas in the community that are the perfect place to take a scenic walk, take a bike ride, or enjoy some exercise. A community map is available via the link at the bottom of the page; hard copies are available at the Association Office. The maps denote the streets in the community as well as the asphalt trails and the amenities.

Pedestrian Tunnels

Four pedestrian tunnels provide passage for those using the asphalt trails under Ashburn Farm & Claiborne Parkways. There is a pedestrian tunnel under Ashburn Farm Parkway between Starflower Way and Stonecrop Place. Another is located under Ashburn Farm Parkway, near Sanders Corner Elementary School. The third pedestrian tunnel is under Claiborne Parkway near the toll road. The final pedestrian tunnel also crosses under Claiborne Parkway between Chokeberry Square and Wayside Circle.

Trail Stenciling

The asphalt trails are stenciled with street names to help identify where the trail leads.

Motorized Vehicles Policy

Per the Ashburn Farm Design & Maintenance Standards: The Covenants state “no motor vehicles shall be driven on pathways or common area, except such vehicles as are authorized by the Association as needed to maintain, repair, or improve the common area.” Any operation of unauthorized vehicles on the common area is a safety hazard and constitutes trespassing and violators will be prosecuted. All motor vehicles, including, but not limited to, trail bikes, motorcycles, Segways, mopeds, dune buggies, ATV’s, UTV’s micro bikes, pocket bikes, snow mobiles, or other motorized vehicles must not be driven on sidewalks, paths or trails, but shall be driven only upon paved streets and parking as permitted by Loudoun County regulations and state Laws.

Walking Trails

Pond Information

Ashburn Farm has five ponds in the community: Summerwood Pond, Windmill Pond, Gardengate Pond, Chokeberry Pond, and Breezyhill Pond. The ponds serve a dual purpose; primarily acting as stormwater retention ponds, but are stocked and maintained so that they are great places to do some catch-and-release fishing. The ponds were stocked in 2020 with Large Mouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Red Ear Sunfish, Blue Gill, and Flathead Minnows. A worm bin was built as an eagle scout project by Mr. Zach Silvasy on the southern side of Windmill Pond. Please help yourself. Left-over worm bait can be put in the worm bin to help keep it stocked. Other live bait must not be released.

Triploid Grass Carp are also stocked to help naturally reduce aquatic vegetation. You can sometimes catch these large fish sunning themselves in shallow water, with their dorsal fin protruding from the surface. Please do not attempt to catch these fish. These fish are easily stressed or injured and are necessary for the health of the ponds.

Additionally, there are numerous species of turtles that call the ponds home, including Eastern Painted Turtles, Red Eared Sliders, and Snapping Turtles. Please do not attempt to catch the turtles and just enjoy them from a distance. Learn more from the Virginia Herpetological Society Turtles of Virginia page.

The ponds and natural areas nearby attract many types of birds and other wildlife. Red-Winged Black Birds, Mallard ducks, and Great Blue Herons can often be seen when visiting the ponds. Rails and Egrets are infrequent visitors.

Fountains are installed at Windmill, Chokeberry, Breezyhill, and Summerwood Ponds that help to improve the health of the pond via churn & aeration. Additionally, Windmill & Chokeberry ponds have aerators that pump air into the water similar to an aquarium to help improve the oxygen saturation of the water which can be affected by heat, rain, etc. and create fish kill events. Gardengate Pond is also aerated via a solar-powered aerator from Pond Hawk, which improved the condition and aesthetics of that pond where a utility connection was cost-prohibitive.

All Association ponds are “catch and release”. These being stormwater retention ponds, fish caught from them should not be consumed.
Please be considerate if you snag your line and try to retrieve as much of it as possible. Trash cans are provided.
Wading, swimming, or boating is prohibited. People that are wading, swimming, or boating is trespassing.
Pets are not permitted to roam free in the ponds, or on the shore areas. Loudoun County leash laws dogs are leashed.
A fishing license is required for 16 years or older. For information on fishing licenses click here.
Ice Skating, sledding, etc. are not permitted on the ponds when frozen and we ask that you contact the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office (703) 777-1021 if someone is seen on the ice.