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SaveReston trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Horseback, Gravel Biking and Adaptive Biking. Scenery includes creeks. Common trail features include berms, rock gardens and jumps. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Lake Fairfax Park and Fred Crabtree Park.
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- Mountain Bike
49 trails
- E-Bike
36 trails
- Gravel Bike
4 trails
- Adaptive Bike
2 trails
- Horse
14 trails
- Hike
41 trails
- Trail Running
41 trails
Region Details
- 2
- 18
- 28
- 1
Region Status
Open as of Sep 6, 2026Local Trail Association
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 49
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 49
- Trails E-Bike
- 36
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 4
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 2
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 14
- Trails Hike
- 41
- Trails Trail Running
- 41
- Total Distance
- 20 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 7 miles
- Total Descent
- 1,486 ft
- Total Vertical
- 255 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 443 ft
- Reports
- 1,956
- Photos
- 88
- Completed Counter
- 21,934
Sub Regions
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Fred Crabtree Park
- 7
- 2
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Lake Fairfax Park
- 11
- 21
- 1
Popular Reston Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.6 • 2,946 ft • 24 ft • 1,032 •
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 • 1,011 •
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 • 1,005 •
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 • 955 •
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 • 847 •
is a flowy connector between and . It's great for cornering practice and introducing beginners to singletrack.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 988 ft • 0 ft • 758 •
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 • 752 •
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.
• 85 ★ 3.0 • 1,650 ft • 16 ft • 676 •
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...
★ 2.0 • 15 miles • 902 ft • 10 • Loop •
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Photos of Reston Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| espindam24 | wishlist | route | activity #103750455 | Sep 13, 2026 @ 4:12pm Sep 13, 2026 |
| TevinbXjGZX | wishlist | route | activity #103575121 | Sep 11, 2026 @ 4:24pm Sep 11, 2026 |
| dwrmd | wishlist | route | activity #103540818 | Sep 11, 2026 @ 7:20am Sep 11, 2026 |
| MrSkiper | vote | trail | activity #103384093 | Sep 8, 2026 @ 6:38pm Sep 8, 2026 |
| ErnieR | add | report | activity #103209378 and 3 more | Sep 6, 2026 @ 12:06pm Sep 6, 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 |
Local Badges
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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 | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 49 | 20 miles | 1,486 ft | 7 miles | 256 ft | #781 | #306 | 88 | 1,949 | 8 | 20,728 | |
| E-Bike | 36 | 13 miles | 1,099 ft | 5 miles | 217 ft | #3,899 | #1,318 | 1,805 | 1 | 940 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 4 | 3 miles | 167 ft | 4,062 ft | 200 ft | #3,050 | #1,073 | 100 | 2 | 58 | ||
| Adaptive Bike | 2 | 3 miles | 135 ft | 3,333 ft | 200 ft | #5,278 | #1,394 | 65 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 272 ft | 3 ft | 36 ft | 3 ft | #534 | #293 | |||||
| Horse | 14 | 4 miles | 407 ft | 1 mile | 154 ft | #2,550 | #1,322 | 552 | 1 | |||
| Hike | 41 | 20 miles | 1,404 ft | 6 miles | 256 ft | #1,922 | #820 | 1,909 | 442 | |||
| Trail Running | 41 | 20 miles | 1,404 ft | 6 miles | 256 ft | #6,515 | #2,114 | 1,909 | 263 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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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)
- Frank the Track (Pump Track) (4.1/5)
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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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What is the longest trail in Reston?
The longest trail in Reston is Rails to River at 2.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Reston?
The best hiking trails in Reston are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Reston?
The best trail running trails in Reston are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Reston?
Reston has a total of 49 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Reston to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Reston?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Reston is Rails to River with 280 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Reston?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Reston is Ferlin's Folly with 144 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Reston?
Reston supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Reston?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Reston is SW Cricketfield with an average grade of 6.3%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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What trails have the biggest jumps in Reston?
The trails with the biggest jumps in Reston are: Browse all mountain bike trails to find trails with jumps and technical features.
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Are the trails open in Reston?
The overall region status for Reston is Clear / Green. Out of 39 trails:
- Clear / Green: 39
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Can I ride an ebike in Reston?
Yes, Reston supports e-bike riding. There are 35 trails in Reston 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 Reston?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Reston are: View all mountain biking routes in Reston.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Reston?
The most popular Strava segments in Reston are:
- Steep climb to soccer fields (4,099 athletes)
- rock-n-roots to inlet (3,215 athletes)
- MTB Crew climb to soccer field (3,201 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Reston?
Yes, there are 2 accessible/adaptive trails in Reston. View all adaptive trails in Reston for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Reston?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Reston are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Reston?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Reston are:
- Alternate Entrance (3/5)
- Two-Way Return Loop (3/5)
- Soccer Fields Connector (3/5)
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