more stats
1,532 ft
Distance
26 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:04:12
Avg time
1 ft
Altitude change
313 ft
Altitude min
337 ft
Altitude max
314 ft
Altitude start
315 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-10.9%
Grade max
8.5%
Grade min
449 ft
Distance climb
522 ft
Distance down
561 ft
Distance flat
00:04:12
Avg time

Two-Way Return Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Fairfax Park
    Reston, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #26245 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #98846 in E-Biking
    • #343943 in Trail Running
    • #93379 in Hiking
    • #28181 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #161 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #281 in E-Biking
    • #2,839 in Trail Running
    • #948 in Hiking
    • #334 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2022
  • Land Owner
    Fairfax County Park Authority

A multi-purpose trail that's approachable for beginners. It serves as a connector for the Pumptrack Trail, as a climb for the jump lines, and as an introduction to single track for beginners.

Tags
Family friendly
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 38 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 749 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
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on Sep 8, 2024
Dry
Avg: 3.74 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Two-Way Return Loop located?
      Two-Way Return Loop 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 38.96076, -77.31806.
      ▼ How hard is Two-Way Return Loop?
      Two-Way Return Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Two-Way Return Loop?
      Two-Way Return Loop has 26 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 313 ft to 337 ft.
      ▼ Is Two-Way Return Loop a point to point trail?
      Two-Way Return Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Two-Way Return Loop?
      Two-Way Return Loop is 1,532 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Two-Way Return Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Two-Way Return Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Two-Way Return Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Two-Way Return Loop are:
      • October (64 activities)
      • November (50 activities)
      • August (49 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Two-Way Return Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Two-Way Return Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Two-Way Return Loop?
      The estimated time to ride Two-Way Return Loop is approximately 4 minutes. The trail is 1,532 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Two-Way Return Loop?
      Two-Way Return Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 2,675 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 21,399 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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