Day Hike - Bull Run Mountains (4.4 Miles) + The Farm Brewery
Details
The Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve is a 2,500-acre parcel of land located near Broad Run, VA. The park's 7 miles of trails take you through varied habitat types with uncommon and threatened plant and animal species. The property also contains cultural resources including the remanants of homesites and cemeteries.
We will meet at the Vienna South Metro Station at 9:00 AM and carpool to the trailhead. Drive time is about 30 minutes. Please post a comment if you are willing to drive. Carpooling saves the environment and makes friends.
## Trail Facts
- Difficulty Level: Easy
- Length: 4.4 Miles
- Duration: 2-3 hrs
- Elevation Gain: 518 Feet
- Permits: None
- Parking: Vienna South Metro Station
- Dogs: NOT allowed on the property, sorry.
- Trailhead Coordinates: 38.82477640143971, -77.70632440422327
- AllTrails Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-99bb7ff?u=m&sh=kucj8c
Trail Details:
Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve consists of three sections, but only the southernmost section is open to the public. During our walk through the property we will stop by a total of ten sites of cultural significance and will have plenty of time to takes photos of both the historical remants as well as the preserve's natural beauty.
On the way back, I plan to stop at The Farm Brewery in Broad Run, VA. The address is 16015 John Marshall HWY, Broad Run Va 20137.
Itinerary:
9:00 AM: Meet at the Vienna South Metro Station.
9:15 AM: Depart for the trailhead.
10:00 AM: Arrive and begin the hike.
1:00 PM: Finish the hike, drive to The Farm Brewery, and eat.
2:30 PM: Depart for the carpooling location.
3:00 PM: Arrive at the Vienna South Metro Station.
(Setting the end time to 4:00 PM to allow time for the unexpected.)
LIABILITY NOTICE:
Please remember that this group operates under the common adventurer model. We are a group of friends and volunteers organizing trips for fun and shared experience. Participants are expected to be familiar with best hiking practices and choose hikes that align with their physical abilities and experience. Organizers and members are not liable for any injuries, loss, or damage to persons or property arising from group activities. By attending this event, you agree to assume all risks associated with the activity.
For more information on the common adventurer model, please see Ron Watters' definition.
If you believe you may be lost during the hike, follow the advice of the US Forest Service.
See you on the trail!