For the location of the parking area for Eakins Park parking area click here for a link to Google Maps. For the location of the access road to the Camelot Pool parking area click here.

This section of the Cross County Trail is ideal for both walkers and bicyclist of all ages. It is flat, mostly shade, hard surfaced, and has only one road crossing. It is wheelchair accessible at all points with parking available at Prosperity Avenue. It is also possible to park on Camelot Dr. and use the Camelot Pool parking lot access road to connect to the CCT. The next sections going east or south are similar until reaching Route 236.

This section of the trail is described as east or west although the general direction of the whole trail is north and south. Going east you will be traveling toward the Occoquan River. Going west will eventually take you to Great Falls Park.

1. (East) This section of the trail starts at the parking area for Eakin Park on Prosperity Avenue. Follow the asphalt trail from Prosperity Avenue with the parking area on your right.
   (West) The intersection with Prosperity Avenue concludes this section of the walk. To continue on the next section of the CCT follow the trail on the other side of Prosperity Avenue.
2. (East)(West) A minor creek crossing washed out a section of the trail here following several days of heavy rain in June of 2006.
3. (East) A gravel trail intersects from the left. The CCT follows the asphalt trail to the right. An interesting pond can be found a short distance down the gravel trail. Return to the CCT after viewing the pond.
   (West) A gravel trail intersects from the right. The CCT follows the asphalt trail to the left. An interesting pond can be found a short distance down the gravel trail. Return to the CCT after viewing the pond.
4. (East) (West) The trail is sunny as it passes Eakin Community Park.
5. (East) The trail reenters a wooded area with shade after passing the park.
   (West) The trail leaves a wooded area to pass next to athletic fields making up Eakin Community Park.
6. (East) The trail crosses Woodburn Road. After crossing that road the trail turns right to meet Accotink Creek at which point it turns left to follow that creek.
   (West) The trail turns right at Woodburn Road. After a short distance it turns left to cross that road. After the road crossing it turns slightly to the left as it reenters a wooded area.
7. (East)(West) The trail surface changes from gravel to concrete here.
8. (East) The trail narrows slightly as it passes under King Arthur Road. A connection from King Arthur Road intersects from the left after passing under that road. Continue straight on the present trail as it follows the creek.
   (West) A trail intersects from the right leading to King Arthur Road. Take the trail to the left under King Arthur Road. This section of the trail is slightly narrower than the other sections. The trail continues to follow the creek on the left.
9. (East) This section of the walk ends at the Camelot Pool parking area near Camelot Drive. An access road from the parking area leads to Camelot Drive. You may continue straight on the current trail to follow the next section of the trail or turn around to go back to your starting point.
   (West) This section of the walk starts at the Camelot Pool parking area at the end of an access road from Camelot Drive. Turn right from the access trail from the parking lot and follow the CCT with the creek on your left.

Pictorial Directions

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