Driving
Directions: Click here
for starting point on Google Maps.
This walk starts at Twin Branches Road and Glade Drive
in Reston and takes you to the Little Difficult Run crossing. The walk stops
there because the crossing may be difficult for casual walkers. The section
from Glade Drive to Lawyers Road is within Reston and is maintained by the
Reston Association. Fairfax County maintains the section south of Lawyers
Road.
- (South) Take the asphalt trail down the hill
on the southwest corner of Glade Drive and Twin Branches Road. Turn right
at the first asphalt trail to continue down the hill and follow the Glade
Stream.
(North) The trail climbs a hill and intersects with an asphalt trail.
Turn left and follow that trail up to the intersection of Glade Drive and
Twin Branches Road. If you wish to continue further on the Cross County
Trail follow the crosswalks to join the trail on the eastern side of Twin
Branches Road.
- (South and North) The trail climbs close to
the homes sitting on the bank of the valley. They enjoy a good view of the
stream from here.
- (South) The trail
turns left to cross a bridge over the Glade Stream. Just beyond the bridge
turn left onto the intersecting asphalt trail.
(North) Turn right at the first intersecting asphalt trail. That
trail will cross the Glade Stream on a bridge and turn right shortly to
follow the stream through the valley.
- (South) Turn right
at the first intersecting asphalt trail and follow that trail up the hill.
(North) At the bottom of the hill turn left onto the intersecting
asphalt trail.
- (South) The walk crosses
Lawyers Road in the crosswalk. Follow the natural surface trail to the left
on the other side of the road. After a short distance you will notice a
display just as the trail enters the woods.
(North) The walk leaves the woods next to a display. Turn slightly
to the left to exit the clearing next to the crosswalk across Lawyers Road.
Proceed across Lawyers Road to continue on the asphalt trail on the other
side.
- (South) The trail
goes down a steep bank through a gully. Steps have been provided to walk
down the bank. The trail crosses a narrow stream here. A short step will
take you over the stream.
(North) The trail passes through a gully and a narrow stream. There
are steps to climb the bank on the other side.
- (South) The trail
climbs a hill. This hill appears to be the remains of an old road connecting
Stuart Mill Road to Lawyers Road. On the other side notice the pipe under
the hill indicating that it was man made. Continue down the hill on the
other side. The trail following the hill leads to private property.
(North) The trail crosses a hill that used to be an old road connecting
Stuart Mill Road to Lawyers Road. Notice the pipe under the hill indicating
that it was man made. Continue down the hill and across the bike ramp on
the other side. The trail following the hill to the left leads to private
property.
- (South) The trail
meets Little Difficult Run at the bottom of the hill. Turn left to follow
the trail along that stream.
(North) The trail comes to a small water crossing. Turn right to
follow the intersecting trail up the hill.
- (South and North)
The trail crosses a muddy area. The muddy section is short and rocks will
help you stay out of the wet. This section of trail can be muddy during
wet weather.
- (South) A side trail
turns right to cross Little Difficult Run. The cleared section of trail
is wider here. The marker may be hidden by brush. Look on the other side
of the stream for the trail to confirm you are at the right location. If
you miss this turn you will end up on Polo Pointe Drive. Larger stones have
been placed in the stream making the crossing easier but there is still
one gap that may be difficult. If you wish to cross the stream you may stay
on the informal trail to Polo Pointe Drive, cross the stream there, and
make your way back to the Cross County Trail following the stream. There
is no cleared right of way on the other side but you are not likely to get
lost. You will be crossing private property if you choose the Polo Pointe
Drive alternate route.
(North) After crossing the stream turn left to follow the natural
surface trail following the stream on the other side.
Pictorial
Directions
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