3.9 miles
Distance
52 ft
Climb
-1,324 ft
Descent
00:29:12
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Middle Mountain Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Douthat State Park
    Hot Springs, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All Year
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Global Ranking
    #97628 in Mountain Biking
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
  • Land Owner
    Virginia State Parks

Middle Mountain Trail is where you’ll reach the high point of Douthat State Park. It's also the pinnacle of the Douthat State Park - IMBA Epic.

The trail transcends from the monotonous hardwood forest of Stony Run into into moss and lichen covered rocks and trees, a surreal landscape.

The majority of Middle Mountain is a fast cruise across a ridge through the trees. You might feel like you’re riding through a scene from Lord of the Rings.

The trail connects with Salt Stump on the far north end.

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More Stats for Middle Mountain multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1,272 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,824 ft
  • Altitude max
    3,130 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,096 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,824 ft
  • Grade
    -6.1%
  • Grade max
    -37%
  • Grade min
    7.5%
  • Distance climb
    1,978 ft
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,847 ft
  • Avg time
    00:29:12
  • Avg reverse time
    00:57:49
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on May 6, 2024
Dry
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      Middle Mountain Trail Reports

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      May 6, 2024 @ 8:12pm
      May 6, 2024
      		 Great shape
      May 7, 2023 @ 6:27am
      May 7, 2023
      Nov 26, 2022 @ 8:44am
      Nov 26, 2022
      		 Leaf cover but rideable until the last 1/2 mile. Headed down is best to walk.
      Jun 20, 2021 @ 3:39pm
      Jun 20, 2021
      		Very tall grass for most of the trail. Can barely see the trail. It’s rideable and adds to the adventure. Just be sure to check for ticks. I...
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      • 7 rides
      • 29 miles avg distance
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      • 79 rides
      • Last: Aug 16, 2024

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