9.0 mi
Distance
1,194 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 17m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Difficult Run Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 65 ft |
| High point | 6.1 mi | 100 ft |
| End | 9.0 mi | 65 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Wolf Trap, VA · in or next to town
- County:
- Fairfax County, VA
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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Connector
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Marsden Tract Group Campsite
4 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Potomac, MD
Check official pricing6 sitesReservable Well reviewed Good Coverage
Swains Lock Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
5 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Potomac, MD
Camping by the Creek
7.3 mi awayPotomac, MD
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Horsepen Branch
8.8 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Poolesville, MD
Horsepen Branch Hiker-biker Overnight (hbo) Campsite
9.1 mi awayChesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park
Poolesville, MD
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