more stats
2,946 ft
Distance
24 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:03:46
Avg time
-58 ft
Altitude change
294 ft
Altitude min
368 ft
Altitude max
352 ft
Altitude start
295 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
7.9%
Grade min
702 ft
Distance climb
1,926 ft
Distance down
318 ft
Distance flat
00:03:46
Avg time

FlowJoe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Fairfax Park
    Reston, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #26816 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28402 in E-Biking
    • #82204 in Trail Running
    • #87376 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #165 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #99 in E-Biking
    • #687 in Trail Running
    • #900 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    Fairfax County Park Authority

This is a fun little single track which would typically form part of most Lake Fairfax loops. It is not technically unidirectional, but the direction shown here is the way that nearly all of the traffic on the trail will be following. There are berms and jumps in spots, but they're not intimidating and are all rollable.

Tags
BermsJumps
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 368 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 2,959 rides
  • Last: Sep 28, 2026
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on Sep 6, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.4 (15 votes)
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      Directions to flowjoe trailhead (38.952880, -77.330370)
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      Videos

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      youtuber Lake Fairfax pt1 : Jibbin' Cute Flow Lines
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      6:41 | 528 | Mar 28, 2022 , Reston
      Lake Fairfax Park MTB | Reston, VA | Wagon...
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      3:53 | 1133 | Oct 19, 2020 , Reston

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      1 Review & Comments

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is FlowJoe located?
      FlowJoe is located in Lake Fairfax Park, Reston, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Lake Fairfax Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.95288, -77.33037.
      ▼ How hard is FlowJoe?
      FlowJoe is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for FlowJoe?
      FlowJoe has 24 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 294 ft to 368 ft.
      ▼ Is FlowJoe a point to point trail?
      FlowJoe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is FlowJoe?
      FlowJoe is 2,946 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on FlowJoe?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on FlowJoe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride FlowJoe?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride FlowJoe are:
      • April (169 activities)
      • May (164 activities)
      • August (162 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access FlowJoe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to FlowJoe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride FlowJoe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride FlowJoe. The trail is 2,946 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is FlowJoe?
      FlowJoe is a very popular trail. There have been 11,332 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 14,472 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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