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3,757 ft
Distance
53 ft
Climb
-31 ft
Descent
00:07:37
Avg time
21 ft
Altitude change
266 ft
Altitude min
316 ft
Altitude max
270 ft
Altitude start
292 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-15.1%
Grade max
12.4%
Grade min
1,289 ft
Distance climb
1,358 ft
Distance down
1,001 ft
Distance flat
00:07:37
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Apache Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Fairfax Park
    Reston, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #74656 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #27577 in E-Biking
    • #82945 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Fairfax County Park Authority

From the north end, Apache crosses two streams, and is muddy and narrow, paralleling Colvin Run. The trail becomes drier as you hit the grade reversals and the new reroute away from the stream. Technicality increases, culminating in a tricky rock feature, and then makes a left over the creek before ending at a four-way intersection with Rails to River and Copperhead Connector.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 58 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 662 rides
  • Last: Jul 30, 2026
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Aug 23, 2025 @ 9:39am
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Mar 17, 2025 @ 3:49pm
Mar 17, 2025
Small tree down across trail
Mar 12, 2025 @ 1:39pm
Mar 12, 2025
 tree down
Oct 26, 2024 @ 11:35am
Oct 26, 2024
 Leafy
Sep 4, 2024 @ 12:13pm
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Dry
Avg: 3.73 (9 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Apache

        ▼ Where is Apache located?
        Apache is located in Lake Fairfax Park, Reston, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Lake Fairfax Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.96575, -77.32316.
        ▼ How hard is Apache?
        Apache is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Apache?
        Apache has 53 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 31 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 266 ft to 316 ft.
        ▼ Is Apache a point to point trail?
        Apache is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Apache?
        Apache is 3,757 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Apache?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Apache. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Apache?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Apache are:
        • November (44 activities)
        • December (39 activities)
        • October (35 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Apache? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Apache are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Apache?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 10 minutes to ride Apache. The trail is 3,757 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Apache?
        Apache is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,262 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,752 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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