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The best walks and hikes around Difficult Run

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Last updated: November 3, 2025

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1. Difficult Run Trail loop via Cross County Trail — Great Falls Park

12.2km

03:13

110m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts loop — Vienna

3.43km

00:55

30m

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Lake Fairfax Park loop — Reston

15.3km

03:58

100m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Lake Anne loop — Reston

2.64km

00:42

20m

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens loop — Vienna

4.02km

01:04

40m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Difficult Run

1. Difficult Run Trail loop via Cross County Trail — Great Falls Park

2. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts loop — Vienna

3. Lake Fairfax Park loop — Reston

4. Lake Anne loop — Reston

5. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens loop — Vienna

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