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4.4 miles
Distance
478 ft
Climb
-472 ft
Descent
00:41:23
Avg time
6 ft
Altitude change
127 ft
Altitude min
243 ft
Altitude max
142 ft
Altitude start
148 ft
Altitude end
-23.1%
Grade max
26.2%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
4,646 ft
Distance flat
00:41:23
Avg time

Blue Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Fountainhead Regional Park
    Fairfax Station, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #2549 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #38886 in E-Biking
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Skinny, Wallride
  • Land Owner
    NOVA Parks

Take a left under the bridge after the huge berm on Green.

This gets a little more rough than the Green trail with more roots and harder climbs. Still rides like an easy Blue though.
Super fun and would be great for most ability levels.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 27 miles average
6 Months
  • 201 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
All
  • 1,515 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Blue Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 31, 2026 @ 4:45pm (America/New_York)
Aug 31, 2026
 reporter
Aug 19, 2026 @ 4:48pm (America/New_York)
Aug 19, 2026
 Tree down blocking trail
Jul 20, 2026 @ 6:58pm (America/New_York)
Jul 20, 2026
 Tree down
Jul 19, 2026 @ 12:50pm (America/New_York)
Jul 19, 2026
Not approved
All the trail entrances/exits are blocked off by trees or locked gates with signs posting mountain bike trails closed — no trespassing. It’s...
Jul 14, 2026 @ 5:43pm (America/New_York)
Jul 14, 2026
 reporter Small tree down across trail, can ride over or around
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on Aug 31, 2026
Avg: 4.32 (28 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Videos

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      Riding Fountainhead Regional Park MTB Trails...
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      17:48 | 461 | Jul 27, 2022 , Fairfax Station
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      5:32 | 910 | Aug 16, 2020 , Fairfax Station
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      0:09 | 238 | Aug 23, 2020 , Fairfax Station
      i always forget about that drop
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      0:51 | 517 | Aug 16, 2015 , Fairfax Station

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      3 ★ 11%
      2 ★ 4%
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      FrenchieBomb FrenchieBomb
      This trail is really gnarly. Lots of flow in the first half, and it seems well maintained,

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Loop located?
      Blue Loop is located in Fountainhead Regional Park, Fairfax Station, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Fountainhead Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.72217, -77.32808.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop has 478 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 472 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 127 ft to 243 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Loop a point to point trail?
      Yes, Blue Loop is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is 4.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Loop?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Blue Loop. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 48 minutes to ride Blue Loop. The trail is 4.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 6,733 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10,103 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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