more stats
1,375 ft
Distance
8 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
00:02:19
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
330 ft
Altitude min
341 ft
Altitude max
333 ft
Altitude start
331 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-6.7%
Grade max
4.6%
Grade min
381 ft
Distance climb
486 ft
Distance down
509 ft
Distance flat
00:02:19
Avg time

Upper Decker Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Lake Fairfax Park
    Reston, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 65 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #79508 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129928 in E-Biking
    • #112499 in Trail Running
    • #139799 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #517 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #454 in E-Biking
    • #967 in Trail Running
    • #1,375 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • 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
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Fairfax County Park Authority

Upper Decker connects the camp grounds to its north to Rails to River. It has lots of natural rock and narrow sight lines.

Tags
Rock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 197 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 1,260 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (5 votes)
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      ★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 648 ft • 9 • Loop • Race •
      Outlinening the race coarse to practice
      4.0 ★★★★★
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      4 ★ 40%
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      2 ★ 20%
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Decker located?
      Upper Decker 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 38.96132, -77.32131.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Decker?
      Upper Decker is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Decker?
      Upper Decker has 8 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 10 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 330 ft to 341 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Decker a point to point trail?
      Upper Decker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Decker?
      Upper Decker is 1,375 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Decker?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Decker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Decker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Decker are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Decker?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Upper Decker. The trail is 1,375 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Decker?
      Upper Decker is a very popular trail. There have been 4,378 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5,602 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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