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1,155 ft
Distance
149 ft
Climb
00:04:02
Avg time
149 ft
Altitude change
68 ft
Altitude min
217 ft
Altitude max
68 ft
Altitude start
217 ft
Altitude end
12.9%
Grade
-2.7%
Grade max
26.4%
Grade min
1,053 ft
Distance climb
16 ft
Distance down
85 ft
Distance flat
00:04:02
Avg time

Big Bill Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fredericksburg Quarry
    Fredericksburg, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #56630 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #44613 in Trail Running
    • #190080 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This is either an intense climb, or a fast downhill. Either way, channel your inner Big Bill and get ready.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 108 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Big Bill Trail Reports

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Aug 30, 2025 @ 8:56am
Aug 30, 2025
Nov 8, 2022 @ 4:29am
Nov 8, 2022
 very leafy. can’t see the roots
Feb 25, 2021 @ 1:48pm
Feb 25, 2021
Jun 7, 2020 @ 10:27am
Jun 7, 2020
May 10, 2019 @ 2:28am
May 10, 2019
 Tree down at the bottom
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Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
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        Quarry Sampler
        10 miles • 1,184 ft • 39 •
        Sampling a majority of the quarry trails in what I hope is the optimal direction
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Big Bill

        ▼ Where is Big Bill located?
        Big Bill is located in Fredericksburg Quarry, Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Fredericksburg Quarry trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.32259, -77.51789.
        ▼ How hard is Big Bill?
        Big Bill is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Bill?
        Big Bill has 149 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 68 ft to 217 ft.
        ▼ Is Big Bill a point to point trail?
        Big Bill is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Big Bill?
        Big Bill is 1,155 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Bill?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Bill. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Bill?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Bill are:
        • August (22 activities)
        • July (17 activities)
        • September (13 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Big Bill? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Bill are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Bill?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Big Bill. The trail is 1,155 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Big Bill?
        Big Bill is a moderately popular trail. There have been 691 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 821 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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