Difficult Run, Great Falls, VA, Mountain Bike Trails, Bi...

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I love how it has a few small jumps and some hills to climb. Its not that tecnical. singletracks.com
Start at Twin Branches trail stay left following it downhilll. Turn left at a T onto the W&OD trail. At 2.9 miles go right on Michael Faraday CT, at the end of the court find a small trail. Stay left which is Colvin Run trail. Cross over a creek and turn left at the T following Lake Fairfax trail. Take a right up the gravel road heading towards the dam. Cross over the dam. Follow the marked trail ( dirtworld.com
Variety is the word to describe this hike. Descend to Difficult Run and follow it as it winds to the Potomac River. After a short, steep climb to the ridge, follow the rim of Mather Gorge towards Great Falls - a channel believed to be 180 million years old. Pass by remains of Matildaville, named by Lighthourse Harry Lee in honor of his wife, and the Potowmack Canal, planned by George Washington and localhikes.com
The Difficult Run Trail follows the Difficult Run stream, a tributary of the Potomac River. The trail involves walking on mostly flat terrain with some steep uphill areas offering scenic views of the stream valley. trekaroo.com
This 12-mile point-to-point route from Reston, Virginia, to Great Falls National Park may define what could someday become a new form of non-paved trail systems through the ever-growing and increasingly paved suburban landscape of Northern Virginia. Combining a mixture of clay surfaced singletrack, bike paths, public parkland, and creek corridors, this ride follows what is perhaps the longest, most trails.com

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Reviewer's Rating = 4 Date of Trip: 11/16/2001 Considering this trails location it really kicks ass! Hidden away between DC and Reston, and only 5 minutes from the toll r... from trails.com

Reviewer's Rating = 4 Date of Trip: 9/6/2005 Didnt go on whole trail. Closest riding Ive had to Colorado since Ive been here in DC. Sleeper. from trails.com

Reviewer's Rating = 4 Date of Trip: 1/14/2008 great trail accessible to dc -- also connects to fairfax cross county trail system, allowing you to go all the way from the ... from trails.com

Reviewer's Rating = 4 Date of Trip: 10/9/2009 The trail was just as I wanted to be. It is a rigorous trip but at the end it is worth every drop of sweat. You have to try ... from trails.com

This is a 5 mile circuit hike that is great for children 8+ years old. This hike provides some great views of the Potomac River and hiking along the rapid Difficult Run s... from trekaroo.com

I started on this trail and return to it every so often for a good early weekend morning work out. It has its share of narrow passes, average climbs and down hills, and a... from singletracks.com

Fast, windey (whine-dee, sorry), Single track with many creek crossings. from mtbr.com

this is a good trail for people who r getting in to mountain bikind. But it is also not strait and that easy. There are some steep hills and some high creek crossings. I ... from singletracks.com

very nice endurance trail not to crazy technical, MTB virginia guide book says to start in Reston i however started around great falls off GT pike and went out and back v... from singletracks.com

Reviewer's Rating = 5 Date of Trip: 10/25/2010 Went on a beautiful day with little rain earlier in the week, so there were a few muddy sections, but not terrible overall.... from trails.com

Posted by: JD on 10/6/2007 Rating: 4/5 Rode the trail today from Reston to the Potomac in Great Falls and back. Maybe it's the dry weather we've had, but the trail was in... from dirtworld.com

Posted by: b on 6/14/2011 Rating: 4/5 the trail at lake fairfax was blocked due to safety, because of the speed in which riders were coming down the hill through a reserv... from dirtworld.com

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Posted by: Augustina on 5/19/2011 Rating: 4/5 Thats not just logic. Thats really sesnbile. from dirtworld.com

Posted by: Missy on 11/22/2010 Rating: 4/5 They just switched up the start of the trail behind the ice rink. It's a nice, winding somewhat technical ride down instead of ... from dirtworld.com

Posted by: Mikey T on 7/5/2008 Rating: 4/5 One of my friends, my Dad and I, took this trail from Twin Branches. It was a fun ride. In my opinion, the best path to take th... from dirtworld.com

Posted by: Missy on 7/12/2010 Rating: 4/5 Did anyone else find that they blocked the down hill at Fairfax Lake at the edge of the upper field? I can't believe they did th... from dirtworld.com

Posted by: PatMcF79 on 7/28/2010 Rating: 3/5 I also found they blocked the down hill at Lake FF. I feel they mainly did it as to protect the people that rent the pavillio... from dirtworld.com

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altitude gain: 400 Feet (122 Meters)
climbing: Flat
length: 24.00 miles (38.62 KM)
ride summary: A mix of singletrack and dirt bike paths that winds it's way 12 miles to the Potomac River bank. Not technically challenging but a good long ride.
ride type: Out and Back
skill level: Beginners
trail type: Single Track 70% Dirt Road 30%
user density: not specified.
river class: III-IV(V+)
river name: Difficult Run
river section: Old Georgetown Pike (Route 193) to Potomac R.
section gauge detail: http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1930/
best seasons: Year-Round
difficulty: Moderate
distance: 4.8 miles round trip
elev gain (ft): 200 ft
highlights: variety, wooded trails, swampy areas, rock scramble, scenic views
hike time (hours): 2.5 hours
hike type: Loop
localhikes reporter: Joe Cross
near: Mc Lean, VA
ranger contact: Great Falls Visitors Center 703-285-2965
scenery rate: 4
trail condition: Well maintained trail
user groups: Hikers, Dogs, Bikes, Horses
activity: Mountain Biking
city: Reston
distance (miles): 24
elevation gain (feet): Minimal
local contacts: Fairfax County Park Service
local maps: USGS Vienna, Falls Church; ADC map: Northern Virginia road map; Lake Fairfax park and trail map; Great Falls map and trail guide
publisher: Falcon Publishing
season: Parks and trails open from dawn to dusk, year-round
skill level: Moderate to difficult due to length and muddy, technical sections
state: Virginia
trail type: Out-and-back
place type: landmark
avg. speed: 5 mph
avg. time: 2hr 0min
configuration: Out & Back
difficulty: ? Unknown
global rank: #2791
length: 10 miles
ridden: 12
status: Open
tread: Singletrack
wishlist: 6
ages: 8 adult
categories: Nature & Gardens, Hiking & Walking

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