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6.8 miles
Distance
580 ft
Climb
-586 ft
Descent
373 ft
High Point
-5 ft
Altitude change
250 ft
Altitude min
256 ft
Altitude start
249 ft
Altitude end
-19.5%
Grade max
22.2%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
This is a 7 mile flow loop designed to find almost all blue lines and take advantage of all downhill flow sections while incorporating all into one continuous flowing loop.
Detailed Description
7 Mile Flow loop is a 7 mile popular intermediate route located near Reston Virginia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 15 trails. This route climbs 580 ft with a max elevation of 373 ft then descends -586 ft.
Trail Issues on Route
- Significant Issue / Amber: 1 trail (newest: Oct 22, 2025)
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Stats
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Distance7 miles
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Altitude change-5 ft
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Altitude min250 ft
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Altitude start256 ft
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Altitude end249 ft
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Climb580 ft
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Descent-586 ft
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Grade max-19.5%
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Grade min22.2%
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Distance climb3 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat1 mile
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Trails in Route
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