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 4.0 (7)
  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Northern Virginia
  4. …Reston
  5. Lake Fairfax Park
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“A fast and flowy doubletrack. ”

Zain Mirza
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3.9

Miles

6.2

KM
Doubletrack

385' 117 m

High

197' 60 m

Low

140' 43 m

Up

327' 100 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Description

This trail travels through Lake Fairfax Park, crosses Hunter Mill Road, and continues till it intersects with the CCT at Carper's Farm Way. Consisting of mostly doubletrack, it contains rock gardens and swooping turns, allowing the rider to carry consistent high speeds.

Contacts

Local Club: Mid-Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts (MORE)

Land Manager: Fairfax County, VA - Park Authority

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Zain Mirza
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Trail Ratings

  4.0 from 7 votes

#4

in Lake Fairfax Park

#12160

Overall
  4.0 from 7 votes
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Trail Rankings

#4

in Lake Fairfax Park

#311

in Virginia

#12,160

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Photos

Biking Bad at Difficult Run Trail
Dec 4, 2018 near Reston, VA
Alex Figueroa focusing on an off-camber section at the south end of Rails to River Trail.
Jul 14, 2018 near Reston, VA
Through the trees
Sep 21, 2013 near Reston, VA
Ready to climb hard
Dec 4, 2018 near Reston, VA
Looking back up at a loose right right hand turn followed by a small jump.
Jul 14, 2018 near Reston, VA
Nice rock feature
Jul 20, 2020 near Reston, VA

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Aug 18, 2019
Timothy Howard
Rode most of the trails in the Fairfax county park near Ricky's place. Working on building endurance and control of my speed/position going downhill. 5.4mi — 2h 37m
Dec 9, 2018
A DiMaria
Aug 15, 2018
Adam Moriarty
Jul 19, 2018
Adam Moriarty
Jul 16, 2018
Adam Moriarty
Mar 31, 2018
Rodrigo Aramayo
Aug 26, 2017
Sunil Gandhi
Aug 19, 2017
Sunil Gandhi

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