more stats
4,826 ft
Distance
176 ft
Climb
-101 ft
Descent
00:08:34
Avg time
73 ft
Altitude change
85 ft
Altitude min
193 ft
Altitude max
85 ft
Altitude start
157 ft
Altitude end
1.5%
Grade
-17.5%
Grade max
39.1%
Grade min
2,142 ft
Distance climb
2,018 ft
Distance down
666 ft
Distance flat
00:08:34
Avg time

Naysayer Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Fredericksburg Quarry
    Fredericksburg, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #78750 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110099 in Trail Running
    • #138758 in Hiking
    • #32114 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #511 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #946 in Trail Running
    • #1,361 in Hiking
    • #89 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Jump

Lots of technical trail features, and optional lines. Challenging little climbs and fun downhills. Lots of fun in both directions.

Tags
BermsBridgesJumpsRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 14.5 km average
6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 11.9 km avg distance
All
  • 258 rides
  • Last: Oct 31, 2026
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on Sep 24, 2026
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
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      Aug 7, 2019 @ 6:18am
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      Jan 27, 2019 @ 6:07pm
      Jan 27, 2019
      Bridges 1

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      The Quarry
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      4:59 | 1072 | Jan 27, 2019 , Fredericksburg

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      Routes with this trail

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      Quarry Sampler
      10 miles • 1,184 ft • 39 •
      Sampling a majority of the quarry trails in what I hope is the optimal direction
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Naysayer located?
      Naysayer is located in Fredericksburg Quarry, Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Fredericksburg Quarry trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.32432, -77.49788.
      ▼ How hard is Naysayer?
      Naysayer is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Naysayer?
      Naysayer has 176 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 101 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 85 ft to 193 ft.
      ▼ Is Naysayer a point to point trail?
      Naysayer is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Naysayer?
      Naysayer is 4,826 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Naysayer?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Naysayer. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Naysayer?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Naysayer are:
      • June (9 activities)
      • April (7 activities)
      • September (7 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Naysayer? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Naysayer are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Naysayer?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Naysayer. The trail is 4,826 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Naysayer?
      Naysayer is a very popular trail. There have been 2,852 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 3,436 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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