more stats
2,897 ft
Distance
146 ft
Climb
-162 ft
Descent
00:04:51
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
623 ft
Altitude min
698 ft
Altitude max
638 ft
Altitude start
623 ft
Altitude end
-0.544%
Grade
-25.714%
Grade max
28.577%
Grade min
1,367 ft
Distance climb
1,432 ft
Distance down
98 ft
Distance flat
00:04:51
Avg time

Bottom Out Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Peaks View Park
    Lynchburg, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #68913 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #128496 in Trail Running
    • #347832 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #454 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #1,104 in Trail Running
    • #3,103 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Lynchburg Parks and Recreation

The bottom half of Bottom Out is fairly tight singletrack with roots, a couple of bridges, and some short, punchy climbs. The upper half is smooth and twisty through the trees. It's fun in either direction, but it's most fun from Trail Head III down to Trail Head II.

Tags
BridgesTight and twisty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 133 rides
  • Last: Oct 26, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Bottom Out located?
      Bottom Out is located in Peaks View Park, Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Peaks View Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.42532, -79.21771.
      ▼ How hard is Bottom Out?
      Bottom Out is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.544%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Bottom Out?
      Bottom Out has 146 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 162 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 623 ft to 698 ft.
      ▼ Is Bottom Out a point to point trail?
      Bottom Out is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Bottom Out?
      Bottom Out is 2,897 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Bottom Out?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Bottom Out. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Bottom Out?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Bottom Out are:
      • January (3 activities)
      • March (3 activities)
      • August (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Bottom Out? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Bottom Out are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Bottom Out?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Bottom Out. The trail is 2,897 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Bottom Out?
      Bottom Out is a very popular trail. There have been 1,492 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,860 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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