Bike Lane Brewery Hike - Shorter (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 hike runs at 8.2 miles and 380 feet elevation. We will start at the Bike Lane Brewing &Café, at 11150 Sunset Hills, Reston VA 20190, at 9.00 am. From there we will follow the W&OD trail to Sunrise Valley Avenue. There we take a left and walk for half a mile through a residential area, then hitting the Difficult Run trail on Brittenford Drive. After about a mile, the Difficult Run trail merges with the Cross County Trail. Before reaching Route 7, we will take a left turn into Carpers Farm. After crossing Carpers Farm, we get back on the Colvin Run Mill Park trail, where we will have a break (no restrooms). After the break we will hike through Colvin Run Mill Park, all the time staying close to Colvin Run. The final part of the hike takes us through Lake Fairfax Park, and then ……. back to the Bike Lane Brewery, where we can rehydrate with noble liquids, maybe sitting outside.

Most of the surface is easy going, but there are some rocky parts, especially towards the end. There are two river crossings, one on well-spaced concrete pillars and one on large and well-spaced boulders. Please make sure that you take enough supplies and that you are prepared for the weather, whatever it will be.

Pace: 2½ mph when moving.

Leader: Willem Janssen, 202-280-4397 and Steve Frith, 703-629-0174

Rating: C

Map: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/map-october-18-2024-7aa685b

Dogs are permitted on this hike in accordance with the NVHC Dog Policy. https://tinyurl.com/nvhcdogpolicy

Trailhead: We will start at the parking lot at 11150 Sunset Hills, Reston, VA 20190

Coordinates: 38.948128, -77.330420