Route Name: Dutton Hill

https://www.strava.com/routes/2709462122607227300

Route Distance: 3.67 miles from Huntley Meadows

Parking: Huntley Meadows (Pizza Kitchen variation)

Elevation: 481 ft

Terrain Type: 70% Dirt, 30% Paved

Description: This is a very challenging climb! However, the view at the top is very spectacular, after you go up the connector trail. Start at Huntley Meadows, head to Bragg, but take Dutton instead. It’s an almost all uphill road – however, the grade is varied so you have some breaks between the steepest parts. Running down Bragg is easier on the legs, as it’s not as steep downhill. I like this run because it is short and challenging, but really good views for all the struggle. It’s also mainly dirt, with the only pavement on Beaver Meadow and Turnpike. 

Variations: Park at the Pizza Oven, at the bottom of Bragg, right near the start of Dutton. But this means you start going straight up hill!