more stats
17.1 miles
Distance
586 ft
Climb
-501 ft
Descent
01:13:39
Avg time
85 ft
Altitude change
198 ft
Altitude min
422 ft
Altitude max
198 ft
Altitude start
282 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-19.7%
Grade max
26.9%
Grade min
7 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
5 miles
Distance flat
01:13:39
Avg time

GC-CCT (Central) Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fairfax County
    Annandale, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (0 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #238674 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #243508 in E-Biking
    • #335642 in Trail Running
    • #337940 in Hiking
    • #69904 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #1,508 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #999 in E-Biking
    • #2,784 in Trail Running
    • #3,026 in Hiking
    • #451 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge

This is a segment of the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail from Wakefield Park to the Washington and Old Dominion Trail in Vienna. The CCT as a whole runs from the Potomac River (the norther border of Fairfax County) to Laurel Hill (the southern border of Fairfax County). The northern half is mostly natural surface and the southern half is paved.

Tags
BridgesFamily friendly
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Gerry Connolly CCT
      ★ 3.0 • 40 miles • 1,425 ft • 4 •
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      1 Review & Comments

      Enduroexpert78 Enduroexpert78
      CCT closed between Pickett underpass and Barkley Rd crossing due to bridge construction.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is GC-CCT (Central) located?
      GC-CCT (Central) is located in Fairfax County, Annandale, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Fairfax County trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.8114, -77.22993.
      ▼ How hard is GC-CCT (Central)?
      GC-CCT (Central) is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for GC-CCT (Central)?
      GC-CCT (Central) has 586 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 501 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 198 ft to 422 ft.
      ▼ Is GC-CCT (Central) a point to point trail?
      GC-CCT (Central) is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is GC-CCT (Central)?
      GC-CCT (Central) is 17.1 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on GC-CCT (Central)?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on GC-CCT (Central). Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access GC-CCT (Central)? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to GC-CCT (Central) are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride GC-CCT (Central)?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 14 minutes to ride GC-CCT (Central). The trail is 17.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is GC-CCT (Central)?
      GC-CCT (Central) is a moderately popular trail. There have been 67 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,210 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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