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951 ft
Distance
5 ft
Climb
-73 ft
Descent
00:02:19
Avg time
-68 ft
Altitude change
144 ft
Altitude min
218 ft
Altitude max
212 ft
Altitude start
144 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-22.4%
Grade max
8.8%
Grade min
210 ft
Distance climb
643 ft
Distance down
102 ft
Distance flat
00:02:19
Avg time

Old Shockabilly Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Fountainhead Regional Park
    Fairfax Station, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #3268 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
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  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Drop, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    NOVA Parks

A short section of trail that features several difficult drops at the end. Lots of exposed roots and erosion make it a challenging, slow, technical descent.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 10 miles average
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  • 99 rides
  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 709 rides
  • Last: Aug 29, 2026
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Sep 20, 2025 @ 10:08am (America/New_York)
Sep 20, 2025
Oct 8, 2024 @ 9:03am
Oct 8, 2024
Sep 21, 2024 @ 12:24pm
Sep 21, 2024
 Two large trees down near start of trail.
Aug 3, 2024 @ 7:47am
Aug 3, 2024
Jul 26, 2024 @ 4:07am
Jul 26, 2024
 It was MONEY out there and all the trees got cleared
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        Directions to old-shockabilly trailhead (38.719810, -77.326680)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Old Shockabilly

        ▼ Where is Old Shockabilly located?
        Old Shockabilly is located in Fountainhead Regional Park, Fairfax Station, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Fountainhead Regional Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.71981, -77.32668.
        ▼ How hard is Old Shockabilly?
        Old Shockabilly is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 7.1%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Shockabilly?
        Old Shockabilly has 5 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 73 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 144 ft to 218 ft.
        ▼ Is Old Shockabilly a point to point trail?
        Yes, Old Shockabilly is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Old Shockabilly?
        Old Shockabilly is 951 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Shockabilly?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Old Shockabilly. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Old Shockabilly?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Old Shockabilly are:
        • July (101 activities)
        • October (82 activities)
        • August (57 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Old Shockabilly? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Shockabilly are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Shockabilly?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Old Shockabilly. The trail is 951 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Old Shockabilly?
        Old Shockabilly is a very popular trail. There have been 2,941 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,142 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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