3.3 miles
Distance
623 ft
Climb
-1,199 ft
Descent
00:39:11
Avg time

Brushy Hollow Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Douthat State Park
    Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #43922 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54894 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Virginia State Parks

Brushy Hollow is a highlight at Douthat. It's best to ride from the intersection with Mountain Top and Beard's Gap to enjoy and long and exciting downhill.
It is blazed in Orange

From Mountain Top you'll climb gradually over a short distance. Stop to enjoy the viewpoint looking east into George Washington National Forest. From there finish the climb and get ready for an awesome downhill.

The trail is fast and fun but has many switchbacks. Be aware of your speed going into turns. Nearing the bottom of the valley, you’ll encounter eight rock-armored wet crossings before reaching the swing bridge over Wilson Creek. Bounce your way across the bridge or take your chances through the creek and then roll out to Douthat Road.

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More Stats for Brushy Hollow multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -576 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,297 ft
  • Altitude max
    2,369 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,911 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,335 ft
  • Grade max
    -57.066%
  • Grade min
    40.066%
  • Distance climb
    1 mile
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    120 ft
  • Avg time
    00:39:11
  • Avg reverse time
    01:35:42
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on Feb 12, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 4.15 (7 votes)
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      Brushy Hollow Trail Reports

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      Feb 12, 2023 @ 9:20am
      Feb 12, 2023
      		 Smaller trees down towards the bottom end of the trail. About 18". Skilled riders can hop it, but the mortals have to dismount. Maybe 3/4 mile...
      Oct 29, 2022 @ 11:52pm
      Oct 29, 2022
      		 There is one cut out tree crowding the trail in a fast section. It is protruding into the trailbed and marked with ribbon but both times I passed...
      Jun 30, 2022 @ 4:41pm
      Jun 30, 2022
      		 Watch out for surprises. I lost it when one presented itself after a fast curve
      May 31, 2022 @ 9:51am
      May 31, 2022
      Apr 11, 2022 @ 9:08am
      Apr 11, 2022
      		 There is a tree across the trail as you meet the creek.
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      • 37 rides
      • 20 miles avg distance
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      • 367 rides
      • Last: Apr 21, 2023

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