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Brushy Hollow

 5 votes
  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Shenandoah Valley
  4. …Clifton Forge & Iron Gate
  5. Douthat State Park
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Length

3.4 Miles 5.4 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

427' 130 m

Ascent

-1,039' -317 m

Descent

8%

Avg Grade (5°)

34%

Max Grade (19°)

2,340' 713 m

High

1,302' 397 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
History
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“Fun, fast descent with lots of turns; a highlight at Douthat”

— Leslie Kehmeier
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Overview

Description

Brushy Hollow is a highlight at Douthat. It's best to ride from the intersection with Mountain Top and Beard's Gap to enjoy and long and exciting downhill.

From Mountain Top you'll climb gradually over a short distance. Stop to enjoy the viewpoint looking east into George Washington National Forest. From there finish the climb and get ready for an awesome downhill.

The trail is fast and fun but has many switchbacks. Be aware of your speed going into turns. Nearing the bottom of the valley, youll encounter eight rock-armored wet crossings before reaching the swing bridge over Wilson Creek. Bounce your way across the bridge and then roll out to Douthat Road.

Contacts

Local Club: Roanoke IMBA

Oct 11, 2017: Give Back to the Trails

Sep 4, 2017: Trail Work

Jun 20, 2017: T-Shirts for Trail Volunteers

Land Manager: Virginia State Parks

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Dec 17, 2017
Matt Griles
Great views. A lot of leaf litter this time of year on the trail.
Nov 24, 2017
Jamie Lemon
Feb 7, 2017
Aries Miclat
3.4mi
Oct 14, 2016
Daniel Walker
With Judson and Brian 3.4mi
Nov 7, 2010
JT Ferrell
Crazy fast and AWESOME descent!

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Stewarded by Roanoke IMBA
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Trail Ratings

  4.6 from 5 votes

#2

in Douthat State Park

#3336

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#2

in Douthat State Park

#97

in Virginia

#3,336

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Crossing the swing bridge at the bottom of Brushy Hollow
Crossing the swing bridge at the bottom of Brus…
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Brushy Hollow is a whole lot of fun descending to Douthat Road.
Brushy Hollow is a whole lot of fun descending…
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Great views to the west into George Washington National Forest
Great views to the west into George Washington…
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