more stats
2.5 miles
Distance
-1,677 ft
Descent
00:08:04
Avg time
-1,677 ft
Altitude change
1,413 ft
Altitude min
3,090 ft
Altitude max
3,090 ft
Altitude start
1,414 ft
Altitude end
-13%
Grade
-48.8%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance down
00:08:04
Avg time

Falls Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Ref Number
    #572
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #346825 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #177810 in Trail Running
    • #172737 in Hiking
    • #29746 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #2,118 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #1,751 in Trail Running
    • #1,772 in Hiking
    • #354 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Falls Ridge is a 2 mile less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Basye Virginia. Highlights include a ridgeline. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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Ridgeline

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to falls-ridge trailhead (38.901500, -78.757830)

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      Rdwhyte
      Downed tree in the last third of the trail on the section above Laurel Run

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Falls Ridge located?
      Falls Ridge is located in George Washington National Forest (Great North Mountain), Basye, Virginia, United States. It is part of the George Washington National Forest (Great North Mountain) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.9015, -78.75783.
      ▼ How hard is Falls Ridge?
      Falls Ridge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Falls Ridge?
      The trail has 1,677 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,413 ft to 3,090 ft.
      ▼ Is Falls Ridge a point to point trail?
      Falls Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Falls Ridge?
      Falls Ridge is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Falls Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Falls Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Falls Ridge?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Falls Ridge are:
      • July (1 activities)
      • September (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Falls Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Falls Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Falls Ridge?
      The estimated time to ride Falls Ridge is approximately 8 minutes. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Falls Ridge?
      Falls Ridge is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 17 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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