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3.0 miles
Distance
316 ft
Climb
-304 ft
Descent
00:12:39
Avg time
11 ft
Altitude change
430 ft
Altitude min
653 ft
Altitude max
462 ft
Altitude start
472 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-18.2%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,881 ft
Distance flat
00:12:39
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Foothills Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Biscuit Run County Park
    Mill Creek, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    County of Albermarle

The county has put in parts of what will be the main perimeter shared use trail look around the upper part of Biscuit. This section is all machined trail with smooth surface and some flow.

Not officially open, but ready for use.

This trail is unsanctioned.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles average
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  • 33 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 135 rides
  • Last: Aug 6, 2026
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May 3, 2026 @ 10:25am (America/New_York)
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May 2, 2026
 Mini Pump Track
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Oct 13, 2025 @ 2:46pm (America/New_York)
Oct 13, 2025
 Large tree fall across trail. No go around. Needs to be cut.
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Ideal
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        Directions to foothills-loop-714421 trailhead (37.983610, -78.519760)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Foothills Loop

        ▼ Where is Foothills Loop located?
        Foothills Loop is located in Biscuit Run County Park, Mill Creek, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Biscuit Run County Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.98361, -78.51976.
        ▼ How hard is Foothills Loop?
        Foothills Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Foothills Loop?
        Foothills Loop has 316 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 304 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 430 ft to 653 ft.
        ▼ Is Foothills Loop a point to point trail?
        Foothills Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Foothills Loop?
        Foothills Loop is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Foothills Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Foothills Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Foothills Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Foothills Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Foothills Loop?
        The estimated time to ride Foothills Loop is approximately 13 minutes. The trail is 3.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Foothills Loop?
        Foothills Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 546 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 664 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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