more stats
1,535 ft
Distance
28 ft
Climb
-12 ft
Descent
00:03:08
Avg time
16 ft
Altitude change
320 ft
Altitude min
349 ft
Altitude max
333 ft
Altitude start
348 ft
Altitude end
1%
Grade
-8.7%
Grade max
7%
Grade min
965 ft
Distance climb
318 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:03:08
Avg time

Pumptrack Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Fairfax Park
    Reston, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 55 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #105946 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131952 in E-Biking
    • #143993 in Trail Running
    • #135061 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #736 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #467 in E-Biking
    • #1,257 in Trail Running
    • #1,319 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    A-Frame, Berm, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2016
  • Land Owner
    Fairfax County Park Authority

The Pumptrack Trail provides a singletrack connection to the Lake Fairfax pumptrack from both Rails to River Trail and Ferlin's Folly. Much of the trail is slow and technical, with frequent grade switches.

Access Info

The south entrance of the trail is difficult to locate. Ride into the grass clearing near the intersection of Rails to River and "The Luge." The entrance is a small opening in the woods.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 6 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 122 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 1,155 rides
  • Last: Oct 29, 2026
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Very Dry
Avg: 3.63 (5 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

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      3.2 ★★★★★
      5 Ratings
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      4 ★ 40%
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      2 ★ 20%
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      1 Review & Comments

      dfranks4226
      Best ridden north to south. A bit eroded, has potential

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pumptrack Trail located?
      Pumptrack Trail is located in Lake Fairfax Park, Reston, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Lake Fairfax Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.95955, -77.31814.
      ▼ How hard is Pumptrack Trail?
      Pumptrack Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pumptrack Trail?
      Pumptrack Trail has 28 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 12 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 320 ft to 349 ft.
      ▼ Is Pumptrack Trail a point to point trail?
      Pumptrack Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pumptrack Trail?
      Pumptrack Trail is 1,535 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pumptrack Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pumptrack Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pumptrack Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pumptrack Trail are:
      • August (84 activities)
      • June (74 activities)
      • September (67 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pumptrack Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pumptrack Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pumptrack Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Pumptrack Trail. The trail is 1,535 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pumptrack Trail?
      Pumptrack Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 4,164 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,560 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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