more stats
3,957 ft
Distance
34 ft
Climb
-55 ft
Descent
00:05:50
Avg time
-20 ft
Altitude change
267 ft
Altitude min
319 ft
Altitude max
293 ft
Altitude start
272 ft
Altitude end
-0.5%
Grade
-21.3%
Grade max
8%
Grade min
2,356 ft
Distance climb
1,024 ft
Distance down
531 ft
Distance flat
00:05:50
Avg time

Main North Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Fairfax Park
    Reston, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    15 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #151210 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #225556 in E-Biking
    • #114551 in Trail Running
    • #320319 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,055 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #820 in E-Biking
    • #988 in Trail Running
    • #2,871 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Fairfax County Park Authority

The north end of this trail is essentially a gravel access road, which progressively narrows as you approach the cedar bridge at the Ferlin's Folly intersection. Here the trail turns left and changes to singletrack, winding just downhill from Ferlin's Folly. Once it intersects the utility right-of-way, it crosses Colvin Run and ends at Apache.

Tags
BridgesFaint trailFamily friendly

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Main North located?
      Main North 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 38.96927, -77.31773.
      ▼ How hard is Main North?
      Main North is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Main North?
      Main North has 34 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 55 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 267 ft to 319 ft.
      ▼ Is Main North a point to point trail?
      Main North is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Main North?
      Main North is 3,957 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Main North?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Main North. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Main North? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Main North are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Main North?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Main North. The trail is 3,957 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Main North?
      Main North is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 257 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 272 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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