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1,923 ft
Distance
-372 ft
Descent
00:02:45
Avg time
-372 ft
Altitude change
1,035 ft
Altitude min
1,407 ft
Altitude max
1,407 ft
Altitude start
1,037 ft
Altitude end
-19.3%
Grade
-41.1%
Grade max
-2%
Grade min
1,923 ft
Distance down
00:02:45
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Foreshot Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Blue Ridge School
    Saint George, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #58223 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Garden

While mellow at the start, steepness increases very quickly. Somewhat loose, with a some high consequence rock gardens. One very steep and tight corner with some exposure and a long drop off if the corner is blown.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 9 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 68 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Foreshot

        ▼ Where is Foreshot located?
        Foreshot is located in Blue Ridge School, Saint George, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Blue Ridge School trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.2571, -78.56116.
        ▼ How hard is Foreshot?
        Foreshot is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 19.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Foreshot?
        The trail has 372 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,035 ft to 1,407 ft.
        ▼ How long is Foreshot?
        Foreshot is 1,923 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Foreshot?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Foreshot. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Foreshot?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Foreshot are:
        • February (8 activities)
        • October (5 activities)
        • June (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Foreshot? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Foreshot are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Foreshot?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Foreshot. The trail is 1,923 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Foreshot?
        Foreshot is a moderately popular trail. There have been 572 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 599 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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