Little Difficult Run - Reston (Rating: C)

You must read the following NVHC Sign-in Sheet Statement/Liability Disclaimer, 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 a an 8 mile hike with 450 feet of elevation gain among the woodlands and streams in and near Reston. We will begin at the Walker Nature Center in Reston and take various trails and paved paths through Reston and Fairfax County parks. About 80% of the hike is on dirt paths. Along the way we will pass through Fred Crabtree and Little Difficult Run Stream Valley Parks. At the halfway point we will stop for a snack break. Several small stream crossings required. Trails may be muddy and there may be some high grass to walk through.

Thanks to NVHC hiker Maurice for guiding us through this route.

GPS Coordinates for Walker Nature Center: 38.925712, -77.342406

https://goo.gl/maps/Bpm4JgLaZXe6ref37

Please park on the side of Glade Rd and not the Nature Center Parking lot.

We hike at a pace of 2.5 to 3.0 mph while moving.

Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy.

https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

Leader: Ed Brimberg 703-944-9920

Park Entry Fee: $0.00

Alltrails Map for hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/j-dickey-trail-loop-d61e4bb?u=i&sh=7cs7ov