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Welcome To The
Difficult Run Trail
A tranquil trail five miles from the turmoil of Tyson's Corner.
A Long-Distance Hiking Trail in Fairfax County, VA. This trail is the northern half of The Cross-County Trail. See the website of Fairfax Trails and Streams for more information.
Beginning beside rapids on the Potomac River, the
Difficult Run Trail follows its namesake, Difficult Run, into
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Browsable map of Difficult Run Trail. |
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the heart of Fairfax County. This trail avoids housing developments for many of its fifteen miles. Less than a quarter mile is on roads. How is this possible? Because the county banned the construction of housing in flood plains, the banks of Difficult Run form a linear park.
Imagine walking for miles without seeing cars in Fairfax County, the largest suburb of Washington, D.C.!
The Difficult Run Trail: a community effort.
Related Sites
Northern Virginia Hiking Club
This group of hikers has sponsored numerous hikes over the Difficult Run Trail. They support the Difficult Run Trail, so we support them.
Use the trails wisely. The conditions of the trails may vary from the descriptions found here, due to external forces. This site strives to present accurate information, but it is subject to change. Never trespass on private property or violate any law. Do nothing which would be dangerous. As with any activity outdoors, hiking has risks. You assume responsibility for those risks.
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