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Little Difficult Run Stream Valley Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Running trail in Herndon, Virginia · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Little Difficult Run Stream Valley Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
What runners say about Little Difficult Run Stream Valley Park
“Most of the trails are well maintained and dog friendly.”
“Awesome trails, through a beautiful forest.”
“Very easy and peaceful hike through the forest running along the creek.”
Nice trails but some of the bridges have broken so you may need to be prepared for that.
Quiet trails around the neighborhood. Great in the early spring before the undergrowth comes in thick. Most of the trails are well maintained and dog friendly.
This trail meanders behind some neighborhoods. It is only marked with trail blazes and a couple of posts. The county does maintain the trees. It can be very muddy and there's lots of poison ivy.
Very easy and peaceful hike through the forest running along the creek. I hiked the J. Dickey Loop Trail. I saw lots of Deer while on this trail. No people were around.
Trail conditions & character
“Most of the trails are well maintained and dog friendly.”
“Very easy and peaceful hike through the forest running along the creek.”
Plan your run at Little Difficult Run Stream Valley Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitefairfaxcounty.gov
- Phone+1 703-324-8702
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 6 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 6 am–9 pm |
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