more stats
1,614 ft
Distance
25 ft
Climb
-5 ft
Descent
00:02:35
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
292 ft
Altitude min
319 ft
Altitude max
292 ft
Altitude start
312 ft
Altitude end
1.2%
Grade
-3.7%
Grade max
4.9%
Grade min
925 ft
Distance climb
344 ft
Distance down
344 ft
Distance flat
00:02:35
Avg time

Hillside Trail 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
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #82712 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121538 in E-Biking
    • #98352 in Trail Running
    • #53937 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #546 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #406 in E-Biking
    • #841 in Trail Running
    • #658 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Fairfax County Park Authority

Flowy hillside singletrack

Tags
Flowy
Trail Supporters
  • Ironwood Outdoors
    since 2021
    Builder
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 260 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 1,428 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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on Sep 5, 2026
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Avg: 3.74 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Hillside Trail located?
      Hillside Trail 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 38.95956, -77.32242.
      ▼ How hard is Hillside Trail?
      Hillside Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hillside Trail?
      Hillside Trail has 25 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 5 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 292 ft to 319 ft.
      ▼ How long is Hillside Trail?
      Hillside Trail is 1,614 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hillside Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Hillside Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Hillside Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Hillside Trail are:
      • August (116 activities)
      • May (114 activities)
      • June (104 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Hillside Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hillside Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Hillside Trail?
      The estimated time to ride Hillside Trail is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 1,614 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Hillside Trail?
      Hillside Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 4,949 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,611 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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