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1,955 ft
Distance
29 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:04:58
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
00:04:58
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Atomic Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Locust Shade Park
    Triangle, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #140848 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #77004 in Hiking
  • 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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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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Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 45 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 277 rides
  • Last: Sep 1, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Atomic

        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.
        When is the best time of year to ride Atomic?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Atomic are:
        • September (22 activities)
        • June (20 activities)
        • October (20 activities)
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        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 6 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 1,066 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,311 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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