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1,955 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:04:32
Avg time
14 ft
Altitude change
84 ft
Altitude min
115 ft
Altitude max
101 ft
Altitude start
115 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-8.2%
Grade max
8.6%
Grade min
784 ft
Distance climb
650 ft
Distance down
525 ft
Distance flat
00:04:32
Avg time

Atomic Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Locust Shade Park
    Triangle, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #15169 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #151916 in Trail Running
    • #339638 in Hiking
    • #15960 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #79 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #1,336 in Trail Running
    • #3,045 in Hiking
    • #44 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

Atomic is a 1,955 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Triangle Virginia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 29 ft blue climb. It features bridge. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Bridges

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Local Trail Association

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  • 29 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 282 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Atomic Trail Reports

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on Jul 25, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Atomic located?
      Atomic is located in Locust Shade Park, Triangle, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Locust Shade Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.52387, -77.3631.
      ▼ How hard is Atomic?
      Atomic is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Atomic?
      Atomic has 29 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 84 ft to 115 ft.
      ▼ Is Atomic a point to point trail?
      Atomic is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Atomic?
      Atomic is 1,955 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Atomic?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Atomic. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Atomic? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Atomic are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Atomic?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Atomic. The trail is 1,955 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Atomic?
      Atomic is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,097 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,347 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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