Difficult Run (2) between Days Farm Dr. and Squaw Valley Dr.
1240 foot asphalt and concrete trail parallel to Difficult Run under the Dulles Toll Road.. The asphalt trail would be built parallel to the Cross County Trail in part.
Provides connectivity - High
This trail would connect 4 neighborhoods as well as Reston and Tysons Corner. This assumes that the Difficult Run (1) proposal is also built. The present Cross County Trail that connects these points washes out during flooding and is now a series of mud holes.
Improves Safety - High
The present connection between neighborhoods is via the Beulah Road bridge over the Dulles Toll Road. There is no room for pedestrians to avoid the travel lanes of Beulah Road. The Cross County Trail that also connects these neighborhoods has a dirt surface and washes out into mud holes.
Provides Access - High
Connects neighborhoods on the both sides of the Dulles Toll Road.
Provides Recreational Opportunities - High
Provides improved access Meadowlark Gardens for people on the northern side of the Dulles Toll Road.
Supported by Community – High
Fairfax Horses is willing to accept the asphalt trail as long as the existing natural surface trail is kept. The present trail receives use by hikers and mountain bikers but would receive greater use if not for the mud.
Is It Feasible to Build - High
Paved trails have been built in other locations that are subject to flooding. A paved surface will be required under the Dulles Toll Road. Some means will be needed to provide a surface that is suitable for horses. The existing natural surface trail should be retained away from the Dulles Toll Road.
Countywide Trails Plan
Yes, this would improve the Cross County Trail in this section.
Property Map 18-4, 27-2, 19-3
It is proposed to build a paved connection between Squaw Valley Drive and Days Farm Drive. The existing natural surface trail built for the Cross County Trail washes out during floods. The paved surface would benefit both pedestrians and touring bicycles to reach Reston or Tysons Corner from this area assuming the connection is the Difficult Run 1 proposal is built. Provisions need to be made for horses in this section.