more stats
1,132 ft
Distance
-179 ft
Descent
00:01:55
Avg time
-181 ft
Altitude change
581 ft
Altitude min
762 ft
Altitude max
762 ft
Altitude start
581 ft
Altitude end
-16%
Grade
-32.2%
Grade max
0.7%
Grade min
20 ft
Distance climb
1,086 ft
Distance down
30 ft
Distance flat
00:01:55
Avg time

Space Loam Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Observatory Hill
    Charlottesville, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Trail Style
    Technical
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #42961 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #30877 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #262 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #113 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Other
  • Year Opened
    2020
  • Land Owner
    UVA

This trail contains steep gradients, tight and technical turns, off-camber sections, and gap jumps.

Disclaimer

This trail may not be suited for beginners. Ride at your own risk.

Tags
BermsDropsJumps

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 18 miles average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
All
  • 135 rides
  • Last: Nov 7, 2026
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on Nov 1, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
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      Directions to space-loam trailhead (38.036100, -78.523240)
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      Nov 5, 2021 @ 11:10am
      Nov 5, 2021
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      O-Hill Riding - Peyton Hurt and Simon Ospina
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Space Loam located?
      Space Loam is located in Observatory Hill, Charlottesville, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Observatory Hill trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.0361, -78.52324.
      ▼ How hard is Space Loam?
      Space Loam is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 16%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Space Loam?
      The trail has 179 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 581 ft to 762 ft.
      ▼ Is Space Loam a point to point trail?
      Yes, Space Loam is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Space Loam?
      Space Loam is 1,132 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Space Loam?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Space Loam. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Space Loam?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Space Loam are:
      • March (23 activities)
      • April (13 activities)
      • October (12 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Space Loam? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Space Loam are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Space Loam?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Space Loam. The trail is 1,132 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Space Loam?
      Space Loam is a very popular trail. There have been 1,211 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,013 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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