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SaveLorton trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. The Trailforks community has shared hundreds of photos from this region. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Scenery includes views, creeks and meadows. Common trail features include rollers, jumps and berms. Amenities include huts and restrooms. Popular destinations include Meadowood Special Recreation Area, Pohick Bay Regional Park and Mason Neck State Park.
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- Mountain Bike
19 trails
- E-Bike
10 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Horse
12 trails
- Hike
62 trails
- Trail Running
62 trails
Region Details
- 2
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Region Status
Open as of Sep 19, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 64
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 19
- Trails E-Bike
- 10
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 16
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 12
- Trails Hike
- 62
- Trails Trail Running
- 62
- Total Distance
- 45 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,475 ft
- Total Vertical
- 234 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 235 ft
- Reports
- 719
- Photos
- 135
- Completed Counter
- 5,918
Sub Regions
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Laurel Hill Park
- 4
- 4
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Mason Neck State Park
- 1
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Meadowood Special Recreation Area
- 4
- 4
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Pohick Bay Regional Park
Popular Lorton Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 4.6 • 2,887 ft • 7 ft • 711 •
is a series of tables and smaller pump track coaster rides. There are no drops, but the variety of tables and straight red clay jumps make this section of meadow a great place to session and tackle with a gopro.
• 85 ★ 4.4 • 4 miles • 294 ft • 665 •
For most bikers on this site, this is a green trail, but because of the proximity to the city and a few short technical root sections, I'm listing it as a blue. This fun loop circles around the park, with two bike only trails along the...
• 100 ★ 4.2 • 3,084 ft • 46 ft • 544 •
Has a few jumps. Best ridden counter clockwise
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 151 ft • 522 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 4.5 • 5,197 ft • 73 ft • 483 •
Lots of good jumps for practicing skills when ridden north to south.
• 65 ★ 4.4 • 1,959 ft • 14 ft • 469 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 14 ft blue climb. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 3.0 • 650 ft • 0 ft • 462 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
Lorton Mountain Bike Routes
★ 2.0 • 7 miles • 615 ft • 4 • Loop •
The Meadowood Grand Tour hits the best features that Meadowood has to offer. You'll see why Meadowood is...
Photos of Lorton Mountain Bike
Videos of Lorton Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Power Station Loop | Sep 19, 2026 @ 5:24pm (America/New_York) Sep 19, 2026 | Variable | dwrmd | ||
| Giles Run Meadow Trail | Aug 13, 2026 @ 4:23pm (America/New_York) Aug 13, 2026 | Dry | VASalsaRider | ||
| Workhouse Trail | Aug 13, 2026 @ 4:23pm (America/New_York) Aug 13, 2026 | Dry | VASalsaRider | ||
| Stinger Trail | Aug 12, 2026 @ 7:46am (America/New_York) Aug 12, 2026 | Unknown | meadowood-staff | ||
| Pasture Loop | Aug 9, 2026 @ 8:11am (America/New_York) Aug 9, 2026 | Ideal | GPA4136 | ||
| Yard Sale | Aug 8, 2026 @ 2:21pm (America/New_York) Aug 8, 2026 | Variable | wcarromero MORE-MW | ||
| South Branch Loop | Aug 8, 2026 @ 2:14pm (America/New_York) Aug 8, 2026 | Prevalent Mud | wcarromero MORE-MW | ||
| Dairy Rd | Jul 25, 2026 @ 11:13am (America/New_York) Jul 25, 2026 | Dry | ErnieR MORE-MD LDRSH | ||
| Dairy Barn Loop | Jul 25, 2026 @ 11:13am (America/New_York) Jul 25, 2026 | Variable | ErnieR MORE-MD LDRSH | ||
| Slaughterhouse Loop | Jul 25, 2026 @ 11:13am (America/New_York) Jul 25, 2026 | Variable | ErnieR MORE-MD LDRSH |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| ccsuba | wishlist | trail | activity #104594730 and 3 more | Sep 25, 2026 @ 7:35pm Sep 25, 2026 |
| ABUGRIFFIN | vote | trail | activity #104236998 | Sep 20, 2026 @ 11:51am Sep 20, 2026 |
| dwrmd | add | report | activity #104161803 | Sep 19, 2026 @ 2:24pm Sep 19, 2026 |
| Michaelg1YYUR | wishlist | region | activity #103351195 | Sep 8, 2026 @ 10:04am Sep 8, 2026 |
| WTF-IDK | wishlist | region | activity #103028068 | Sep 4, 2026 @ 9:12am Sep 4, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Trees are blocking the whole trail | Mar 20, 2026 @ 2:00pm Mar 20, 2026 | ||
| report | Trees are blocking the entire | Mar 20, 2026 @ 1:59pm Mar 20, 2026 | ||
| report | Tree was cleared on 3/9. | Mar 9, 2026 @ 12:21pm Mar 9, 2026 | ||
| report | Tree is off the trail! Thank you for reporting it. | Jul 15, 2024 @ 6:45am Jul 15, 2024 | ||
| report | As you are going past the exit to Stinger on... | Jul 15, 2024 @ 4:53am Jul 15, 2024 |
Local Badges
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Epic Ride Climb 2k1 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge27 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k1 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge27 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge1 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 19 | 18 miles | 1,385 ft | 8 miles | 226 ft | #2,801 | #1,005 | 132 | 718 | 1 | 9,685 | |
| E-Bike | 10 | 12 miles | 728 ft | 5 miles | 220 ft | #7,155 | #2,149 | 571 | 126 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 16 | 10 miles | 400 ft | 3 miles | 213 ft | #1,412 | #751 | 9 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 1,227 ft | 194 ft | 30 ft | #7,938 | #2,627 | ||||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 3,652 ft | 95 ft | 2,051 ft | 66 ft | #3,948 | #1,215 | 69 | 1 | |||
| Horse | 12 | 13 miles | 886 ft | 6 miles | 233 ft | #2,429 | #1,263 | 102 | 2 | |||
| Hike | 62 | 44 miles | 3,333 ft | 18 miles | 233 ft | #4,266 | #1,500 | 2 | 687 | 287 | ||
| Trail Running | 62 | 44 miles | 3,333 ft | 18 miles | 233 ft | #4,718 | #1,451 | 687 | 71 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Lorton?
Lorton has 5 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Lorton?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Lorton are:
- Boss (4.5/5)
- Yard Sale (4.4/5)
- South Branch Loop (4.2/5)
- Apple Orchard Loop (4.2/5)
- Giles Run Meadow Trail (4.1/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Lorton?
There are 17 parking locations listed in Lorton. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Lorton?
The longest trail in Lorton is South Branch Loop at 3.8 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Lorton?
The best hiking trails in Lorton are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Lorton?
The best trail running trails in Lorton are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Lorton?
Lorton has a total of 64 trails. Of those, 19 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Lorton to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Lorton?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Lorton is South Branch Loop with 294 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Lorton?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Lorton is South Branch Loop with 286 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Lorton?
Lorton supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Lorton?
The following bike services are available in Lorton:
- Trail Association (1)
- Land Managers (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Lorton?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Lorton is South Branch Spur with an average grade of 3.7%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Lorton?
Yes, there are 5 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Lorton. Some popular viewpoints include: Explore more points of interest to find trails with the best views.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Lorton?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Lorton are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Lorton?
The overall region status for Lorton is Clear / Green. Out of 20 trails:
- Clear / Green: 11
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 7
- Significant Issue / Amber: 2
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Can I ride an ebike in Lorton?
Yes, Lorton supports e-bike riding. There are 9 trails in Lorton 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 Lorton?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Lorton are: View all mountain biking routes in Lorton.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Lorton?
The most popular Strava segments in Lorton are:
- boss (4,520 athletes)
- The Boss Trail Descent (4,278 athletes)
- Boss Descent (4,187 athletes)
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What are some popular technical trail features in Lorton?
There are 5 technical trail features (TTFs) in Lorton. Some popular features include:
- Rollercoaster (Roller Coaster)
- Wooden Berm (Berm)
- Large Wooden Berm (Berm)
- Skinny (Skinny)
- Downhill Berm (Berm)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Lorton?
Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Lorton. View all adaptive trails in Lorton for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Lorton?
There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Lorton directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Lorton?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Lorton are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Lorton?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Lorton are:
- Workhouse Trail (4.4/5)
- Belmont Connector (4/5)
- Giles Run Meadow Trail (4.5/5)
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