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SaveFountainhead Regional Park is a challenging mountain biking destination trail in Fairfax County Virginia managed by Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority (NVRPA). Established in 1994 by cooperation between Mid Atlantic Off Road Enthusiasts (MORE) and NVRPA with volunteer labor and funding from Recreational Trails Program (RTP). Fountainhead is a stacked loop set of trails using Green, Blue and Black designations indicating level of difficulty. The Green loop includes rooty flow trails, bridges and 12" drops. The Blue loop includes rooty flow trails, bridges, drops and wooden technical trail features. The Black loop adds advanced expert only rock features in a tight twisty terrain with 4' drops. The entrance to the Black look is a qualifier for riding the Black loop. Please respect the trails by riding the tread or walking if uncomfortable with the terrain.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
AKA: Fountainhead Regional Park
Land Status: Regional Recreation Area
Land Manager: NOVA Parks
google parking directions plan a road trip here Disclaimer:
Call (703) 250-9124 or check the park Facebook for Trail Status.
Please do not ride on wet trails!
Please do not ride on wet trails!
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- Mountain Bike
8 trails
- E-Bike
8 trails
- Horse
4 trails
- Hike
6 trails
- Trail Running
6 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 5
- 2
Region Status
Caution as of Oct 3, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 13
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 8
- Trails E-Bike
- 8
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 4
- Trails Hike
- 6
- Trails Trail Running
- 6
- Total Distance
- 20 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 9 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,548 ft
- Total Vertical
- 165 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 289 ft
- Reports
- 765
- Photos
- 540
- Completed Counter
- 9,207
Popular Fountainhead Regional Park Trails
• 100 ★ 4.8 • 2 miles • 269 ft • 1,538 •
Fountainhead Regional Park has one of the best trail systems in the northern Virginia area. The green loop is enjoyable, with berms, tabletops, bridges, as well as more natural features like exposed rocks and roots. It's a stand alone...
• 90 ★ 4.5 • 302 ft • 0 ft • 1,171 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features drop and jump. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.9 • 951 ft • 5 ft • 968 •
A short section of trail that features several difficult drops at the end. Lots of exposed roots and erosion make it a challenging, slow, technical descent.
• 85 ★ 4.7 • 6 miles • 834 ft • 920 •
This is the hardest of the loops at Fountainhead. The trail is mostly more of a harder blue with several obstacles that really earn the black diamond rating. The start doesn't hold back with a hard rock climb from the blue trail. From...
• 55 ★ 4.5 • 338 ft • 4 ft • 618 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used one direction. It features log ride and skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 35 ★ 0.0 • 194 ft • 3 ft • 421 •
Less popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 3.0 • 194 ft • 22 ft • 65 •
This is the new exit for the blue and green loops while the Green-Blue Over-Under Bridge is being repaired.
Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 845 ft • 2 • Loop •
This route is a great way to balance your time, energy, and fun at Fountainhead. The route covers all of...
★ 4.5 • 6 miles • 662 ft • 12 • Loop •
★ 4.0 • 12 miles • 1,504 ft • 17 • Loop •
★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 233 ft • 2 • Loop •
★ 2.0 • 12 miles • 1,324 ft • 6 • Loop •
FH Full Pull of the Green, Blue, & Black loops.
8 miles • 872 ft • 3 •
This route follows the green, blue and the first part of the black. You get to enjoy some of the technical...
Photos of Fountainhead Regional Park Mountain Bike
Videos of Fountainhead Regional Park Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Black Loop | Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:39pm (America/New_York) Oct 3, 2026 | Unknown | butjeffsays MORE-FH | ||
| Green Loop | Oct 3, 2026 @ 12:00pm (America/New_York) Oct 3, 2026 | Wet | butjeffsays MORE-FH | ||
| Blue Loop | Aug 31, 2026 @ 4:45pm (America/New_York) Aug 31, 2026 | Unknown | butjeffsays MORE-FH | ||
| Skills Area | Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:45pm (America/New_York) Apr 7, 2026 | Ideal | butjeffsays MORE-FH | ||
| Loop 2 Technical | Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:45pm (America/New_York) Apr 7, 2026 | Ideal | butjeffsays MORE-FH | ||
| Hard Mode 3 | Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:45pm (America/New_York) Apr 7, 2026 | Ideal | butjeffsays MORE-FH | ||
| Fountainhead Parking Lot Access | Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:45pm (America/New_York) Apr 7, 2026 | Ideal | butjeffsays MORE-FH | ||
| Fountainhead Parking Lot | Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:45pm (America/New_York) Apr 7, 2026 | Ideal | butjeffsays MORE-FH | ||
| Fountainhead Parking Access | Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:45pm (America/New_York) Apr 7, 2026 | Ideal | butjeffsays MORE-FH | ||
| First Black Bypass | Apr 7, 2026 @ 6:45pm (America/New_York) Apr 7, 2026 | Ideal | butjeffsays MORE-FH |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ErnieR | vote | trail | activity #105277499 and 1 more | Oct 5, 2026 @ 9:03am Oct 5, 2026 |
| ErnieR | vote | route | activity #105277470 and 1 more | Oct 5, 2026 @ 9:02am Oct 5, 2026 |
| ddnspam | ridden | route | activity #105122499 | Oct 3, 2026 @ 9:59am Oct 3, 2026 |
| butjeffsays | update | poi | activity #105119534 and 1 more | Oct 3, 2026 @ 9:32am Oct 3, 2026 |
| butjeffsays | add | report | activity #105112208 and 9 more | Oct 3, 2026 @ 8:29am Oct 3, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | My little saw was too small but a decent Silky... | Jul 20, 2026 @ 3:59pm Jul 20, 2026 | ||
| trail | t | Jun 7, 2026 @ 5:23pm Jun 7, 2026 | ||
| trail | Don't be put off by the intro climb as you... | May 5, 2026 @ 1:28pm May 5, 2026 | ||
| report | The lat/lon is jacked on this too, but this is... | Oct 25, 2025 @ 11:03am Oct 25, 2025 | ||
| report | The lat/lon is jacked on the photo. This is... | Oct 25, 2025 @ 11:02am Oct 25, 2025 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bull Run Occoquan Trail (BROT) | 1 | 2.1 km | |||
| Burke Lake Park | 2 | 3.2 km | |||
| Lake Mercer Park | 3.8 km | ||||
| Laurel Hill Park | 4 | 4 | 4.5 km | ||
| Andrew Leitch Park | 8 | 1 | 4.9 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 8 | 13 miles | 1,673 ft | 6 miles | 138 ft | #2,366 | #12 | 514 | 764 | 6 | 8,190 | |
| E-Bike | 8 | 13 miles | 1,673 ft | 6 miles | 138 ft | #5,756 | #22 | 1 | 535 | 3 | 313 | |
| Gravel Bike | 1 | 2 miles | 243 ft | 3,596 ft | 95 ft | #888 | #456 | 13 | 24 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 2 miles | 269 ft | 4,311 ft | 85 ft | #888 | #456 | 165 | ||||
| Horse | 4 | 5 miles | 633 ft | 2 miles | 157 ft | #2,218 | #16 | 93 | 3 | |||
| Hike | 6 | 7 miles | 873 ft | 3 miles | 157 ft | #4,567 | #36 | 11 | 422 | 191 | ||
| Trail Running | 6 | 7 miles | 873 ft | 3 miles | 157 ft | #13,947 | #128 | 415 | 76 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Fountainhead Regional Park?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Fountainhead Regional Park are:
- Green Loop (4.6/5)
- Black Loop (4.5/5)
- Old Shockabilly (4.4/5)
- Blue Loop (4.3/5)
- Loop 2 Technical (4.2/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Fountainhead Regional Park?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Fountainhead Regional Park. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Fountainhead Regional Park?
The longest trail in Fountainhead Regional Park is Black Loop at 6.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Fountainhead Regional Park?
The best hiking trails in Fountainhead Regional Park are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Fountainhead Regional Park?
Fountainhead Regional Park has a total of 13 trails. Of those, 8 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Fountainhead Regional Park to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Fountainhead Regional Park?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Fountainhead Regional Park is Black Loop with 834 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Fountainhead Regional Park?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Fountainhead Regional Park is Black Loop with 840 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Fountainhead Regional Park?
Fountainhead Regional Park supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Fountainhead Regional Park?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Fountainhead Regional Park is Temporary Blue Exit Reroute with an average grade of 14.4%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Fountainhead Regional Park?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Fountainhead Regional Park are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Fountainhead Regional Park?
The overall region status for Fountainhead Regional Park is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 8 trails:
- Clear / Green: 4
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Fountainhead Regional Park?
Yes, Fountainhead Regional Park supports e-bike riding. There are 9 trails in Fountainhead Regional Park that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Fountainhead Regional Park?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Fountainhead Regional Park are: View all mountain biking routes in Fountainhead Regional Park.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Fountainhead Regional Park?
The most popular Strava segments in Fountainhead Regional Park are:
- Green Drop II short & sweet (8,605 athletes)
- New Shockabilly (7,582 athletes)
- FH-Blue.Peninsula (6,932 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Fountainhead Regional Park?
There are 41 technical trail features (TTFs) in Fountainhead Regional Park. Some popular features include:
- Log hop in a left turn (Other)
- Rock Garden (Rock Garden)
- Rock Garden/Hops (Rock Garden)
- Rock Garden (Rock Garden)
- A-Frame Atop DH Rock Garden (A-Frame)
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Fountainhead Regional Park?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Fountainhead Regional Park are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Fountainhead Regional Park?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Fountainhead Regional Park are:
- Green Loop (4.8/5)
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