more stats
1,007 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-11 ft
Descent
00:01:59
Avg time
12 ft
Altitude change
121 ft
Altitude min
147 ft
Altitude max
121 ft
Altitude start
135 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-5.6%
Grade max
8.9%
Grade min
400 ft
Distance climb
249 ft
Distance down
358 ft
Distance flat
00:01:59
Avg time

Big Fallacy Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Locust Shade Park
    Triangle, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #138789 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #103465 in Hiking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Log Ride, Other
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner

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AI Generated Description

Big Fallacy is a 1,007 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Triangle Virginia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 24 ft green climb. It features log ride and other. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 76 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 422 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Big Fallacy Trail Reports

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on Aug 10, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Directions to big-fallacy trailhead (38.530020, -77.356460)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Fallacy located?
      Big Fallacy 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 38.53002, -77.35646.
      ▼ How hard is Big Fallacy?
      Big Fallacy is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 1.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Fallacy?
      Big Fallacy has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 11 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 121 ft to 147 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Fallacy a point to point trail?
      Big Fallacy is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Big Fallacy?
      Big Fallacy is 1,007 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Fallacy?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Big Fallacy. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Big Fallacy?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Big Fallacy are:
      • June (36 activities)
      • October (34 activities)
      • April (32 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Big Fallacy? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Fallacy are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Fallacy?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Big Fallacy. The trail is 1,007 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Fallacy?
      Big Fallacy is a very popular trail. There have been 1,470 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,353 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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