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1,283 ft
Distance
97 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:03:24
Avg time
89 ft
Altitude change
645 ft
Altitude min
736 ft
Altitude max
645 ft
Altitude start
735 ft
Altitude end
6.9%
Grade
-10%
Grade max
22%
Grade min
1,112 ft
Distance climb
128 ft
Distance down
43 ft
Distance flat
00:03:24
Avg time

Tom Cat Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Peaks View Park
    Lynchburg, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #50533 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121801 in Trail Running
    • #101357 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #324 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #1,054 in Trail Running
    • #1,001 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Tom Cat is a 1,283 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Lynchburg Virginia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 7 miles avg distance
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  • 98 rides
  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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      Routes with this trail

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      Good Route from Trail Head 1
      4 miles • 414 ft • 11 • Loop •
      Both directions work well
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      1 Review & Comments

      DolanBike
      Did this in reverse and it was awesome!! Beware of the rock decent at the end...

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      Nearby Trails

      Peaks View Park

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tom Cat located?
      Tom Cat is located in Peaks View Park, Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Peaks View Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.42595, -79.21972.
      ▼ How hard is Tom Cat?
      Tom Cat is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 6.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tom Cat?
      Tom Cat has 97 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 645 ft to 736 ft.
      ▼ Is Tom Cat a point to point trail?
      Tom Cat is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tom Cat?
      Tom Cat is 1,283 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tom Cat?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tom Cat. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tom Cat? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tom Cat are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tom Cat?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Tom Cat. The trail is 1,283 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tom Cat?
      Tom Cat is a very popular trail. There have been 1,035 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,504 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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