Bull Run Mountains Preserve Hike, 5.5 miles

The Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve near Haymarket, VA, offers a little less than 6 miles of trails and we'll cover the majority of them. In the process we'll gain about 700 feet of elevation with plenty of Spring flowers to view! Our route will consist of two loops. We'll start with the eastern loop proceeding counter-clockwise. Near the end of that loop, we'll have completed about 2.5 miles. We'll then proceed with the western loop, again counter-clockwise for three miles before we return to our cars. Expect mud, it is Spring!

What to bring: Hiking boots, camera, first aide kit, snacks, 2 liters of water, bug spray, and hiking sticks.

# of hikers: 10

Difficulty: Moderate

Distance: ~ 5.5 miles

Elevation gain: ~ 700 feet

Pace: 2.5 mph

Dogs: No dogs allowed.

Map: AllTrails - Bull Run Mountain Red, Yellow and Green loop

Preserve's trail map: BRMC Conservancy Map

Parking: Park and meet in the first parking area on your left, just before reaching the Conservancy House. (Please do not park at the Conservancy House itself; this parking is private and reserved for Conservancy staff only.) Meet at 8:20 AM. We hike at 8:30 sharp.
GPS coordinates: 38.825080, -77.704315

Park Entry Fee: $0.00

Rehydration at The Farm Brewery at Broad Run,
16015 John Marshall Hwy, Broad Run, VA.

National Weather Service: 7-Day Forecast

Blue Mountain Hiking Club Organizers are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone. With your RSVP you agree with the following Disclaimer / Liability Waiver.