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9.4 miles
Distance
541 ft
Climb
-449 ft
Descent
01:04:42
Avg time
94 ft
Altitude change
64 ft
Altitude min
292 ft
Altitude max
64 ft
Altitude start
157 ft
Altitude end
0.2%
Grade
-15%
Grade max
12.4%
Grade min
5 miles
Distance climb
4 miles
Distance down
4,698 ft
Distance flat
01:04:42
Avg time

C6 Lower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    MCB Quantico
    Quantico, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #267823 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #298337 in Trail Running
    • #290581 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,660 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #2,570 in Trail Running
    • #2,645 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Prince William County

Trail is well marked. Top portion marked as Yellow Loop; Bottom portion of loop is Green Loop; there's a marked crossover. Tail is Gray's Connector. Trailhead with parking located at both north and south ends.

Access Info

Must use iSportsman app to access trails. Trails are used for military training and close when this happens.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 8 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 28 rides
  • Last: Oct 7, 2026
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C6 Lower Trail Reports

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Sep 1, 2024 @ 9:00am
Sep 1, 2024
 Damp ground but no standing water. Lots of small branches and a couple of trees on trails
May 25, 2024 @ 2:10pm
May 25, 2024
 Rode entire lower today, overall good condition. But about half dozen downed trees blocking the trail. Wasn't hauling a$$ but none popped up fast...
Apr 9, 2023 @ 2:12pm
Apr 9, 2023
 Large tree down across trail, blocking trail
Mar 21, 2023 @ 10:02am
Mar 21, 2023
 great trail. Need access. Trails have lots of tree-fall.
Jan 1, 2023 @ 7:50am
Jan 1, 2023
 Tree down near the beginning of the white loop (C6 upper).
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      bikescag
      Per the iSportsman app website, the biking pass is FREE, but please remember to electronically "check in" and "check out" when arriving and leaving the area, respectively
      stolenhorse
      Riding these trails requires an account with the iSportsman app. Do not access the trails without logging into the app, area is used for military training.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is C6 Lower located?
      C6 Lower is located in MCB Quantico, Quantico, Virginia, United States. It is part of the MCB Quantico trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.52708, -77.38085.
      ▼ How hard is C6 Lower?
      C6 Lower is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for C6 Lower?
      C6 Lower has 541 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 449 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 64 ft to 292 ft.
      ▼ Is C6 Lower a point to point trail?
      C6 Lower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is C6 Lower?
      C6 Lower is 9.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on C6 Lower?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on C6 Lower. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride C6 Lower?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride C6 Lower are:
      • April (4 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access C6 Lower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to C6 Lower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride C6 Lower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 5 minutes to ride C6 Lower. The trail is 9.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is C6 Lower?
      C6 Lower is a moderately popular trail. There have been 164 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 226 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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