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2.0 miles
Distance
611 ft
Climb
-539 ft
Descent
00:41:34
Avg time
72 ft
Altitude change
1,988 ft
Altitude min
2,594 ft
Altitude max
1,988 ft
Altitude start
2,060 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-29.9%
Grade max
33.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
5,079 ft
Distance down
180 ft
Distance flat
00:41:34
Avg time
Mountain Top Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Winter Fat Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaDouthat State Park
Clifton Forge, Virginia -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlack Diamond (1 vote)
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
- 5 in Winter Fat Biking
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Global Ranking#64756 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #115639 in E-Biking
- #346223 in Trail Running
- #93132 in Hiking
- #32283 in Winter Fat Biking
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State Ranking#430 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
- #375 in E-Biking
- #2,873 in Trail Running
- #945 in Hiking
- #91 in Winter Fat Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonAll Year
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land Owner
Mountain Top is classic singletrack with a big climb and descent. The trail also features two great vistas of Douthat Lake.
The up and down is like a mirror image. However, the side connecting to Guest Lodge being slightly less steep and makes a somewhat less arduous climb.
Take advantage of a great viewpoint on the descent to the intersection with Mountain Side, Buck Hollow and Brushy Hollow.
Access Info
From Ross Camp Trail or at the other end via Buck Hollow Trail and Beard's Gap Trail
Trail Supporters
Shenandoah Bicycle CoSponsor
Local Trail Association
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 19 miles average
6 Months
- 5 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
All
- 70 rides
- Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Nearby Trails
- Mountain Side Trail 0 ft
- Guest Lodge Trail 1,601 ft
- Beards Mountain 1,608 ft
- Ross Camp Trail 2,602 ft
- Lakeside Campground Rd Loop 3,117 ft
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