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4,437 ft
Distance
229 ft
Climb
-145 ft
Descent
00:08:42
Avg time
83 ft
Altitude change
853 ft
Altitude min
961 ft
Altitude max
853 ft
Altitude start
936 ft
Altitude end
1.873%
Grade
-30.097%
Grade max
35.257%
Grade min
2,094 ft
Distance climb
1,701 ft
Distance down
642 ft
Distance flat
00:08:42
Avg time

Fat Albert Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Falling Creek Park
    Bedford, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #83509 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #56754 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

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Fat Albert is a 4,437 ft moderately popular blue difficulty family friendly singletrack trail located near Bedford Virginia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 229 ft blue climb. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 23, 2026
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Fat Albert Trail Reports

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Apr 6, 2023 @ 8:58am
Apr 6, 2023
 Man-made excavator disturbance, downed trees.
Oct 3, 2021 @ 8:08am
Oct 3, 2021
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Oct 2, 2021 @ 8:01am
Oct 2, 2021
Jul 12, 2020 @ 5:57am
Jul 12, 2020
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Jul 14, 2019 @ 6:27am
Jul 14, 2019
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        50/30/15/7 2024
        7 miles • 770 ft • 10 •
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        1 Review & Comments

        penngirl66
        Great single track. Rooty, rocky, some downed limbs. Some excavator disturbance that looks like it is being done for downed tree clearing and/or illegal trash dumping - could be old farm trash too. Great switchbacks and connection to Ridge Line.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Fat Albert

        ▼ Where is Fat Albert located?
        Fat Albert is located in Falling Creek Park, Bedford, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Falling Creek Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.30801, -79.49585.
        ▼ How hard is Fat Albert?
        Fat Albert is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.873%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fat Albert?
        Fat Albert has 229 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 145 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 853 ft to 961 ft.
        ▼ Is Fat Albert a point to point trail?
        Fat Albert is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Fat Albert?
        Fat Albert is 4,437 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fat Albert?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Fat Albert. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Fat Albert?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Fat Albert are:
        • October (10 activities)
        • December (3 activities)
        • November (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Fat Albert? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fat Albert are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Fat Albert?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Fat Albert. The trail is 4,437 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Fat Albert?
        Fat Albert is a moderately popular trail. There have been 335 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 449 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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