Herndon & Stream Valley Parks (Rating: C)

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, [https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf ](https://nvhc.com/signin.pdf)and then answer the question that you will see when you RSVP with "I accept" to be permitted on the hike.

This is an 9 mile hike with 250’ elevation gain starting at Runnymeade Park in Herndon. We will begin on the Sugarland Run and Folly Lick Stream Valley Park trails. After that, we will walk on Herndon Parkway then the ~2 miles on the W&OD Bike Trail through the town of Herndon and return on the Sugarland Run Stream Valley trail. A fair amount of the hike is on paved walkways. We will be in the sun for a good portion of the hike.

We hike at a pace of 2.5-3.0 mph when moving.

There are some small stream crossings on pylons.

High water levels could require postponement of the hike.

Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

Meet at Runnymeade Park in Herndon at 8:30am. GPS Coordinates: 38.972193, -77.369569
https://goo.gl/maps/norbMTUSAbDFMPju7

Depending on the direction you come from you may have to make a U-turn to get to the park entrance. Parking is limited, if it is full you will need to proceed a couple of blocks away and park on Leona Lane in a nearby subdivision.

Leader: Ed Brimberg 703-944-9920(C)

Park Entry Fee: $0.00

AllTrails Map for hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/morning-hike-at-herndon-stream-valley-parks-ebe4bab?u=i&sh=7cs7ov