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1.7 miles
Distance
420 ft
Climb
-389 ft
Descent
00:13:11
Avg time
31 ft
Altitude change
819 ft
Altitude min
1,028 ft
Altitude max
849 ft
Altitude start
879 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-28.2%
Grade max
27.3%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
3,222 ft
Distance down
449 ft
Distance flat
00:13:11
Avg time

Split Decision Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Liberty Mountain
    Lynchburg, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 35 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #132393 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #320631 in Trail Running
    • #96568 in Hiking
    • #10841 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #968 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #2,698 in Trail Running
    • #971 in Hiking
    • #29 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    All season
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Liberty University

Starting at Champions Road, Split Decision rolls along a ridge line before dropping down to Oaks Way. Cross the bridge and take a right across another bridge begins a challenging climb - not too steep, but long and full of roots and rocks - to the top of another ridge. Drop down to Valley View Road on some fun, bench-cut, but worn trail. After Valley View Road, Split Decision rides along another ridge before dropping down to the final valley. Once in the bottom, the trail is a bit difficult to follow since it isn't highly traveled. Once you come to the creek, the trail turns left and follows it upstream. After crossing a long bridge over some marshy land, it ends at Horton's Loop.

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BridgesRidgelineViews

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: May 4, 2025
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Split Decision Trail Reports

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Jul 13, 2020 @ 7:46am
Jul 13, 2020
 All clear with the exception of a tree down on the descent from Valley View Road. Rideable if you doing mind hitting your chainring.
Jan 29, 2020 @ 8:59pm
Jan 29, 2020
 Leaves on most of the trail, at least 5 trees across trail even the big one is ridable if you're careful.
Oct 30, 2018 @ 2:52pm
Oct 30, 2018
 reporter A couple of trees down across trail - one is not ridable.
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on Jul 13, 2020
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Split Decision located?
      Split Decision is located in Liberty Mountain, Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Liberty Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.34795, -79.15263.
      ▼ How hard is Split Decision?
      Split Decision is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Split Decision?
      Split Decision has 420 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 389 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 819 ft to 1,028 ft.
      ▼ Is Split Decision a point to point trail?
      Split Decision is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Split Decision?
      Split Decision is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Split Decision?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Split Decision. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Split Decision?
      Split Decision is best visited during: All season.
      ▼ How do I access Split Decision? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Split Decision are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Split Decision?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 18 minutes to ride Split Decision. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Split Decision?
      Split Decision is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 47 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 47 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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