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- Mountain Bike
50 trails
- E-Bike
37 trails
- Gravel Bike
0 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Horse
15 trails
- Hike
41 trails
- Trail Running
42 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 20, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 47
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 50
- Trails E-Bike
- 37
- Trails Horse
- 15
- Trails Hike
- 42
- Trails Trail Running
- 42
- Total Distance
- 12 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 5 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,059 ft
- Total Vertical
- 154 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 389 ft
- Reports
- 1,937
- Photos
- 91
- Ridden Counter
- 21,486
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Fred Crabtree Park
- 7
- 2
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Lake Fairfax Park
- 10
- 20
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Popular Reston Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 2,946 ft • 24 ft • 1,014 •
This is a fun little single track which would typically form part of most Lake Fairfax loops. It is not technically unidirectional, but the direction shown here is the way that nearly all of the traffic on the trail will be following....
• 100 ★ 3.9 • 2,871 ft • 107 ft • 995 •
is smooth clay surface singletrack that connects all the trails that intersect at the large stream crossing to the trails near the soccer fields.
• 100 ★ 4.6 • 748 ft • 7 ft • 988 •
This is a short single track that becomes the Flow Joe trail - you won't really notice where ends and Flow Joe starts. Flow Joe and are both fun little sections of single track that have features to keep experienced riders entertained,...
• 95 ★ 4.2 • 2,917 ft • 26 ft • 944 •
One of the best descents in the park. Starts with a few tight switchbacks and then opens up into a flow trail with g-outs and berms. Ride the last berm properly and you won't even notice the tree!
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 1,266 ft • 28 ft • 830 •
is a flowy connector between and . It's great for cornering practice and introducing beginners to singletrack.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 988 ft • 0 ft • 739 •
This descent has a step-down, supportive berms, and lots of rollers. It's constructed as an approachable flow trail.
• 85 ★ 3.9 • 1,745 ft • 32 ft • 738 •
This trail is dedicated to , an active member of the mountain bike community, for his long-time support of the Lake Fairfax trail system. The trail descends from with lots of quick turns, rollers, and a few fun squeezes between trees.
• 80 ★ 3.0 • 1,650 ft • 16 ft • 666 •
A smooth clay surface flow style trail with a couple berms and rollers. Runs parallel to trail and ends by merging with .
Reston Mountain Bike Routes
★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 580 ft • 15 •
This is a 7 mile flow loop designed to find almost all blue lines and take advantage of all downhill flow...
★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 404 ft • 2 •
This is a simple route for a 45 minute ride at Lake Fairfax, skipping the most technical sections.
★ 1.5 • 8 miles • 688 ft • 11 •
OFF THE CHAIN TURTLE Memorial Ride Presented By: Evolution Cycling Club (501c3) benefitting The TURTLE...
10 miles • 793 ft • 9 •
Connecting Colvin Run trail (from Route 7) to Lake Fairfax
★ 2.0 • 15 miles • 902 ft • 10 • Loop •
LFX_WOD_CCT_DR_Reverse MTB Loop
★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 648 ft • 9 • Loop • Race •
Outlinening the race coarse to practice
Photos of Reston Mountain Bike
Videos of Reston Mountain Bike
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Jun 19, 2022
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Dec 7, 2023
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![Bonus : Dirt Jumping Gravel Bike]()
trail: Maxwell Jumps
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May 24, 2023 , Reston
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![Lake Fairfax Pump Track Year progress Year One]()
trail: Two-Way Return Loop
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May 19, 2023 , Reston
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![Lake Fairfax Pump Track Year progress Year One]()
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May 19, 2023
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![Lake Fairfax Pump Track Year progress Year One]()
trail: Maxwell Jumps
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May 19, 2023 , Reston
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![Bonus : Half Assed Morning Pump Track Workout Vlog]()
4:56 |
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Dec 15, 2022
youtuber
![Lake Fairfax Pump Track progress Week 15]()
8:02 |
273 |
Oct 13, 2022
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ErnieR | add | report | activity #97425975 and 4 more | Jun 20, 2026 @ 1:03pm Jun 20, 2026 |
| JR514 | wishlist | region | activity #97098808 | Jun 16, 2026 @ 4:12am Jun 16, 2026 |
| MacJim | wishlist | region | activity #97047536 | Jun 15, 2026 @ 9:37am Jun 15, 2026 |
| leelikesbikes | vote | route | activity #96685507 | Jun 10, 2026 @ 11:17am Jun 10, 2026 |
| leelikesbikes | vote | poi | activity #96472031 | Jun 7, 2026 @ 9:46am Jun 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | As of 11/24/2024, tree still on path. | Nov 24, 2024 @ 1:21pm Nov 24, 2024 | ||
| trail | Yeah they are way too "lippy" | Oct 5, 2024 @ 8:47pm Oct 5, 2024 | ||
| report | Path has been cleared. | Jun 27, 2024 @ 6:49am Jun 27, 2024 | ||
| trail | This is more of a general comment about Lake... | Nov 27, 2023 @ 4:30am Nov 27, 2023 | ||
| trail | Two down trees across the trail. | Oct 8, 2023 @ 8:28am Oct 8, 2023 |
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Epic Ride Climb 2k14 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge81 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge1 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k13 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Lake Fairfax Skills Park | skill park | Reston |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 50 | 12 miles | 1,060 ft | 5 miles | 154 ft | #775 | #302 | 91 | 1,945 | 6 | 20,440 | |
| E-Bike | 37 | 12 miles | 1,060 ft | 5 miles | 154 ft | #3,772 | #1,283 | 1,801 | 1 | 808 | ||
| Horse | 15 | 3,599 ft | 105 ft | 1,998 ft | 105 ft | #2,563 | #1,421 | 555 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 41 | 12 miles | 978 ft | 4 miles | 154 ft | #1,917 | #827 | 1,905 | 373 | |||
| Trail Running | 42 | 12 miles | 978 ft | 4 miles | 154 ft | #7,030 | #2,314 | 1,905 | 253 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Reston
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What are the best places to ride in Reston?
Reston has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Reston?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Reston are:
- FlowJoe (4.4/5)
- Wagon Wheel (4.2/5)
- MORE Fun Downhill (4.2/5)
- White Rabbit aka The Luge (4.1/5)
- Technical Climb (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Reston?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Reston are:
- July (283 activities)
- September (225 activities)
- October (224 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Reston?
There are 6 parking locations listed in Reston. The most popular parking spots are:
- Skatequest Parking
- Bike Lane, 11150 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190
- Skills Park Parking
- Lakeside Parking
- Parking
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