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virginia state route 674 (reston to fairfax)
Posted by:
if i told you i'd have to kill you
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Date: August 19, 2010 04:22AM
has anyone ever driven on this road? I have heard about it and i am intrigued to say the least about driving it.
Re: virginia state route 674 (reston to fairfax)
Posted by:
Ralph Pootawn
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Date: August 19, 2010 07:24AM
Used to drive it everyday, to and from work. It's Hunter Mill Rd. It's fun when it's not too busy, but beware of animals. I've obliterated a fox with my bumper and have seen countless dead deer on the side of the road.
Re: virginia state route 674 (reston to fairfax)
Posted by:
jeepventurer
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Date: August 19, 2010 12:16PM
can't say i've ever driven this road during rush hour, but on the off hours it is an extremely fun road to drive. it stretches from 123 to 606 near route 7, and if you like to drive for fun, i would highly recommend this road. ralph is right though, just look out for animals, and don't drive it your first time at night. also, vale road around there is fun, and on hunter mill you may just see the 2 FCPD dirtbike cops that patrol around there. pretty cool stuff. a good drive to say the least.
Re: virginia state route 674 (reston to fairfax)
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snowdenscold
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Date: August 19, 2010 01:51PM
I also used to drive it most days to get to work. There's really no other good North-South route to get from the Oakton/Vienna area up to the Toll Road and beyond (Reston, Herndon, Dulles, etc.). You'd either have to go out 66 to the FX Pkwy or 28 or go up through Tyson's - and no one wants to do that.
There are some large gorgeous houses off there, especially near the Vale intersection.
I wouldn't do 50+ at nighttime though.
There are some large gorgeous houses off there, especially near the Vale intersection.
I wouldn't do 50+ at nighttime though.
Re: virginia state route 674 (reston to fairfax)
Posted by:
slowdown-scold
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Date: August 19, 2010 02:13PM
snowdenscold Wrote:
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> I wouldn't do 50+ at nighttime though.
You shouldn't be doing 50+ down it at any time - too many blind bends and hill crests - especially the Sunrise - Lawyers section. The Crowell 3-way is also easy to miss coming from the 7 direction. Its also popular for marked and unmarked police or various flavors.
The traffic can back up unexpectedly at several points and you can end up rear-ending someone sooner than you think - there are a number of 70's communities off the road, so quite a few teen drivers
Also a popular section of the W&OD and the cross-county connector trail cross close to the Difficult Run - and there are one hell of a lot of deer, fox and raccoon
Slow down and enjoy it!
Personally, I'm a fan of Fox Mill Road ...
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> I wouldn't do 50+ at nighttime though.
You shouldn't be doing 50+ down it at any time - too many blind bends and hill crests - especially the Sunrise - Lawyers section. The Crowell 3-way is also easy to miss coming from the 7 direction. Its also popular for marked and unmarked police or various flavors.
The traffic can back up unexpectedly at several points and you can end up rear-ending someone sooner than you think - there are a number of 70's communities off the road, so quite a few teen drivers
Also a popular section of the W&OD and the cross-county connector trail cross close to the Difficult Run - and there are one hell of a lot of deer, fox and raccoon
Slow down and enjoy it!
Personally, I'm a fan of Fox Mill Road ...
Re: virginia state route 674 (reston to fairfax)
Posted by:
snowdenscold
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Date: August 19, 2010 02:32PM
Oh, I don't do 50+. I was just posting to follow-up with the people who say it's a fun road to drive. Fun yes, but don't be stupid =)
Re: virginia state route 674 (reston to fairfax)
Posted by:
Oopa
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Date: August 19, 2010 03:04PM
Fox Mill "The Rollercoaster" beats Hunter Mill any day. My favorite is Stuart Mill in Reston, lots of great turns and wooded areas.
Re: virginia state route 674 (reston to fairfax)
Posted by:
the wire
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Date: August 19, 2010 03:10PM
is it true that there are some open air drug markets off hunter mill road?
Re: virginia state route 674 (reston to fairfax)
Posted by:
Officer Friendly
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Date: August 19, 2010 03:23PM
the wire Wrote:
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> is it true that there are some open air drug
> markets off hunter mill road?
Excellent question son. We all want answers.
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> is it true that there are some open air drug
> markets off hunter mill road?
Excellent question son. We all want answers.
Re: virginia state route 674 (reston to fairfax)
Posted by:
pablo eskamo
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Date: August 19, 2010 03:35PM
I heard there is a meth house there
Re: virginia state route 674 (reston to fairfax)
Posted by:
ThePackLeader
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Date: August 19, 2010 06:46PM
Ralph Pootawn Wrote:
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> Used to drive it everyday, to and from work. It's
> Hunter Mill Rd. It's fun when it's not too busy,
> but beware of animals. I've obliterated a fox
> with my bumper and have seen countless dead deer
> on the side of the road.
No doubt, that road is the worst in terms of deer in the Fall. I came upon three deer once, and fortunately they scattered in all the right directions (ie, Away from me).
Btw, I never understand people when they ask me or talk to me about a Route number around here, because I know the roads by their actual names.
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"And if any women or children get their legs torn off, or faces caved in, well, it's tough shit for them." -2LT. Bert Stiles, 505th, 339th (On Berlin Bombardier Mission, 1944).
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> Used to drive it everyday, to and from work. It's
> Hunter Mill Rd. It's fun when it's not too busy,
> but beware of animals. I've obliterated a fox
> with my bumper and have seen countless dead deer
> on the side of the road.
No doubt, that road is the worst in terms of deer in the Fall. I came upon three deer once, and fortunately they scattered in all the right directions (ie, Away from me).
Btw, I never understand people when they ask me or talk to me about a Route number around here, because I know the roads by their actual names.
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"And if any women or children get their legs torn off, or faces caved in, well, it's tough shit for them." -2LT. Bert Stiles, 505th, 339th (On Berlin Bombardier Mission, 1944).
Re: virginia state route 674 (reston to fairfax)
Posted by:
ThePackLeader
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Date: August 19, 2010 06:50PM
Oopa Wrote:
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> Fox Mill "The Rollercoaster" beats Hunter Mill any
> day. My favorite is Stuart Mill in Reston, lots
> of great turns and wooded areas.
Do you remember Stuart Rd. before they built the Ffx. Co. Pkwy?
As for a road that's still fun, try Springvale Road out to Georgetown Pike, then try Georgetown Pike east of downtown Great Falls. What a rush!
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"And if any women or children get their legs torn off, or faces caved in, well, it's tough shit for them." -2LT. Bert Stiles, 505th, 339th (On Berlin Bombardier Mission, 1944).
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> Fox Mill "The Rollercoaster" beats Hunter Mill any
> day. My favorite is Stuart Mill in Reston, lots
> of great turns and wooded areas.
Do you remember Stuart Rd. before they built the Ffx. Co. Pkwy?
As for a road that's still fun, try Springvale Road out to Georgetown Pike, then try Georgetown Pike east of downtown Great Falls. What a rush!
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"And if any women or children get their legs torn off, or faces caved in, well, it's tough shit for them." -2LT. Bert Stiles, 505th, 339th (On Berlin Bombardier Mission, 1944).
Re: virginia state route 674 (reston to fairfax)
Posted by:
kelly Kockroach
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Date: August 20, 2010 01:46AM
heheheheheehehe that just made my toes tingle :)P
Re: virginia state route 674 (reston to fairfax)
Posted by:
Ralph Pootawn
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Date: August 20, 2010 06:54AM
kelly Kockroach Wrote:
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> heheheheheehehe that just made my toes tingle :)P
What, the thought of pulverizing small animals witht your bumper?
:)
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> heheheheheehehe that just made my toes tingle :)P
What, the thought of pulverizing small animals witht your bumper?
:)