more stats
2.2 miles
Distance
172 ft
Climb
-928 ft
Descent
00:15:33
Avg time
-757 ft
Altitude change
2,693 ft
Altitude min
3,561 ft
Altitude max
3,449 ft
Altitude start
2,694 ft
Altitude end
-6.7%
Grade
-56.2%
Grade max
27.2%
Grade min
2,598 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
00:15:33
Avg time

Onion Mountain Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arcadia Trails
    Arcadia, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #156391 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #42506 in Trail Running
    • #122605 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,081 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #462 in Trail Running
    • #1,184 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Across the street from Sunset Fields Overlook there is a small doubletrack that will take you to a fork. If you go left you're in for a huge ride (Terrapin MT) but if you go right you'll do the Onion Mountain DH which is fun and rocky. Once you get to the bottom there is a waterfall and a gravel road climb back up to the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Tags
Waterfall

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 17, 2026
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Aug 24, 2024 @ 10:18am
Aug 24, 2024
Running great!
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      slmuller
      Not much tech but a fun, loose high speed blaster ride

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Onion Mountain located?
      Onion Mountain is located in Arcadia Trails, Arcadia, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Arcadia Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.50768, -79.52346.
      ▼ How hard is Onion Mountain?
      Onion Mountain is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Onion Mountain?
      Onion Mountain has 172 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 928 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,693 ft to 3,561 ft.
      ▼ Is Onion Mountain a point to point trail?
      Onion Mountain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Onion Mountain?
      Onion Mountain is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Onion Mountain?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Onion Mountain. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Onion Mountain? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Onion Mountain are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Onion Mountain?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Onion Mountain. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Onion Mountain?
      Onion Mountain is a moderately popular trail. There have been 68 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 69 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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