Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
Driving Directions
Hike Trail

Clifton Approach Path

3.0 (1 Rating)
Slightly hidden shortcut trail giving a more interesting approach to Clifton than the local roads.
0.5
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
Less Crowded

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.54mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
21ft
Elevation Loss
5%
Max Grade
201ft
High Point
178ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This is an easy route with no elevation changes, and surface of mostly gravel and dirt/mud. There is at least one point where you can get to the water itself. The trail is not generally well known, so there is usually no one on it. Not recommended as a 'destination' trail, but rather a pleasant alternative if you're biking in or out of Clifton already.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
Anonymous Adventurer
Some Issues
Anonymous Adventurer
All Clear
Looking for more condition reports?
View History

Nearby Hike Routes

Burke Lake Trail

Hike Route

Burke Lake Trail

Birding
easy
4.62 mi
+71 ft
Fountainhead Loop Hike

Hike Route

Fountainhead Loop Hike

Birding
moderate
7.08 mi
+861 ft
Bull Run-Occoquan Trail

Hike Route

Bull Run-Occoquan Trail

Birding
moderate
18.16 mi
+1,798 ft
Ronald Craven Trail

Hike Route

Ronald Craven Trail

Birding
moderate
1.72 mi
+32 ft
Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Loop

Hike Route

Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Loop

Fall Colors
moderate
2.8 mi
+161 ft
South Run - Mercer Lake Loop Route

Hike Route

South Run - Mercer Lake Loop Route

Birding
moderate
4.13 mi
+128 ft
Contributors
SS Cirrus