1.4 miles
Distance
412 ft
Climb
-290 ft
Descent
00:11:58
Avg time

Locust Gap Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Douthat State Park
    Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #82500 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #52610 in Hiking
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Virginia State Parks

From Stony Run this is a slow climb to the apex where it intersects with Blue Suck Falls Trail.

Access Info

From Stony Run or Blue Suck Falls Trail

Local Trail Association
More Stats for Locust Gap Trail multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    122 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,611 ft
  • Altitude max
    1,862 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,638 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,761 ft
  • Grade
    1.702%
  • Grade max
    -49.054%
  • Grade min
    30.768%
  • Distance climb
    4,402 ft
  • Distance down
    2,305 ft
  • Distance flat
    478 ft
  • Avg time
    00:11:58
  • Avg reverse time
    00:11:34
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Status:
on Feb 5, 2023
Ideal
Avg: 3 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Locust Gap Trail Trail Reports

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      Feb 5, 2023 @ 5:29am
      Feb 5, 2023
      		 Fallen tree across with roots pulled up on edge of trail.
      Jul 28, 2022 @ 6:38am
      Jul 28, 2022
      Apr 11, 2022 @ 9:08am
      Apr 11, 2022
      		 A couple of wet spots and downed trees.
      Oct 5, 2021 @ 6:49am
      Oct 5, 2021
      May 2, 2021 @ 8:59am
      May 2, 2021
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      Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail

      Past Week
      • 0 rides
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      6 Months
      • 10 rides
      • 12 miles avg distance
      All
      • 237 rides
      • Last: Jul 14, 2019

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      Middle Mountain Momma XXC/XC Marathon race36 miles
      Middle Mountain Momma Beginner race10 miles

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