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1.1 miles
Distance
210 ft
Climb
-114 ft
Descent
00:07:38
Avg time
96 ft
Altitude change
68 ft
Altitude min
211 ft
Altitude max
68 ft
Altitude start
164 ft
Altitude end
1.6%
Grade
-22.5%
Grade max
22.3%
Grade min
3,068 ft
Distance climb
2,326 ft
Distance down
594 ft
Distance flat
00:07:38
Avg time

Monolith Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fredericksburg Quarry
    Fredericksburg, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 45 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #86756 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #118816 in Trail Running
    • #149860 in Hiking
    • #32141 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #578 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #1,026 in Trail Running
    • #1,485 in Hiking
    • #90 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Other

Tight single-track trail with punchy climbs and great flow. Typical direction, though it is bi-directional, starts from the bottom of the quarry road hill where it intersects with scout trail along the river. Take a right at the first Y. Left takes you up Naysayer. Then you'll immediately see where the trail gets its name. A monolithic structure to climb You can bypass it on the right if you want. Nothing too technical or difficult on this trail but there are some good intermediate features like the "pyramid" log crossings and a number of bridges. The climbs are steep and short. Lots of roots.

Tags
BridgesFlowyRiver or creekRooty

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Nov 2, 2026
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Monolith Trail Trail Reports

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Feb 23, 2025 @ 9:21am
Feb 23, 2025
Sep 21, 2024 @ 10:28am
Sep 21, 2024
 Tacky with wet roots on climbs causing spin outs
Sep 10, 2024 @ 5:30am
Sep 10, 2024
 Tree down on lower monolith. Easy to hop over though.
Apr 28, 2024 @ 10:27pm
Apr 28, 2024
Feb 9, 2024 @ 4:56am
Feb 9, 2024
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on Feb 23, 2025
Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      This is my favorite trail here. So much fun!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Monolith Trail located?
      Monolith Trail is located in Fredericksburg Quarry, Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Fredericksburg Quarry trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.32457, -77.49793.
      ▼ How hard is Monolith Trail?
      Monolith Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monolith Trail?
      Monolith Trail has 210 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 114 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 68 ft to 211 ft.
      ▼ Is Monolith Trail a point to point trail?
      Monolith Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Monolith Trail?
      Monolith Trail is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monolith Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Monolith Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Monolith Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monolith Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Monolith Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Monolith Trail. The trail is 1.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Monolith Trail?
      Monolith Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 2,477 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,967 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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