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Rails to River Trail

 3.7 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Northern Virginia
  4. …Reston
  5. Lake Fairfax Park
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3.9 Miles 6.2 Kilometers


Doubletrack

140' 43 m

Ascent

-327' -100 m

Descent

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

385' 117 m

High

197' 60 m

Low

Shared By Zain Mirza

Conditions

All Clear 16 days ago
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“A fast and flowy doubletrack.”

— Zain Mirza
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Dogs Unknown

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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.

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

Oct 4, 2018: September Board of Director’s Meeting –

Aug 16, 2018: Board Meeting – August 13, 2018

Jul 17, 2018: MORE Board Meeting – July 2018

Land Manager: Fairfax County, VA - Park Authority

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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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Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 3 votes

#4

in Lake Fairfax Park

#12212

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  3.7 from 3 votes
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#4

in Lake Fairfax Park

#354

in Virginia

#12,212

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Through the trees
Through the trees
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Alex Figueroa focusing on an off-camber section at the south end of Rails to River Trail.
Alex Figueroa focusing on an off-camber section…
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Looking Up Rails to River Trail Past the Soccer Fields
Looking Up Rails to River Trail Past the Soccer…
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Smooth Twists and Spring Foliage on Rails to River Trail.
Smooth Twists and Spring Foliage on Rails to Ri…
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Rails to River Trail segment.
Rails to River Trail segment.
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Nicely built berm, but watch out for the large tree on the exit...
Nicely built berm, but watch out for the large…
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