Long Branch Stream Trail (Rating: D)
Details
MUST DO: 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.
TRAIL: This 5-mile trail follows Long Branch Stream and is mostly paved or hard pack gravel but can be muddy in spots after rain. There is one stream bridge and several road crossings with minimal elevation. Bring water and be prepared for variable January weather.
MEETING: We will meet at Canterbury Woods Park & Ride on Wakefield Chapel Rd just north of Braddock Rd. Please arrive by 8:45AM. We will leave promptly at 9:00AM. We will hike at 2.5-3.0 mph and should end by 11:00.
RESTROOM: NONE AVAILABLE
NO DOGS
DATE: Thursday, January 8, 2026
9:00 am – 11:30 am
PARKING AND TRAIL HEAD:
Canterbury Woods Park - Park & Ride
5018 Wakefield Chapel Rd, Annandale, VA 22003
AI summary
By Meetup
NVHC member hike; level: moderate; outcome: complete a moderate-paced hike on a mostly paved trail.
AI summary
By Meetup
NVHC member hike; level: moderate; outcome: complete a moderate-paced hike on a mostly paved trail.