4,367 ft
Distance
-50 ft
Descent
00:42:46
Avg time

Flat Run Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Douthat State Park
    Clifton Forge, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular direction shown
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #43922 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #54894 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Year Opened
    2025
  • 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 Flat Run Trail multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -50 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,300 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,350 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,350 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,299 ft
  • Grade
    -1.1%
  • Grade max
    -4.7%
  • Distance down
    3,481 ft
  • Distance flat
    886 ft
  • Avg time
    00:42:46
  • Avg reverse time
    01:02:49
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Status:
on Sep 3, 2023
Very Dry
Avg: 4.06 (8 votes)
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      Flat Run Trail Trail Reports

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      Sep 3, 2023 @ 7:20am
      Sep 3, 2023
      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
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

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      • 5 rides
      • 13 miles avg distance
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      • 62 rides
      • Last: Jul 10, 2025

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