more stats
1,073 ft
Distance
48 ft
Climb
00:02:04
Avg time
48 ft
Altitude change
681 ft
Altitude min
729 ft
Altitude max
681 ft
Altitude start
728 ft
Altitude end
4.5%
Grade
1.8%
Grade max
7%
Grade min
1,073 ft
Distance climb
00:02:04
Avg time

Upper Piney Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Peaks View Park
    Lynchburg, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #49387 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134434 in Trail Running
    • #129666 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #316 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #1,163 in Trail Running
    • #1,269 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Upper Piney is a 1,073 ft popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Lynchburg Virginia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 30, 2026
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Upper Piney Trail Reports

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on Mar 26, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Directions to upper-piney trailhead (37.430450, -79.216230)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Piney located?
      Upper Piney 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 37.43045, -79.21623.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Piney?
      Upper Piney is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 4.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Piney?
      Upper Piney has 48 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 681 ft to 729 ft.
      ▼ Is Upper Piney a point to point trail?
      Upper Piney is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Upper Piney?
      Upper Piney is 1,073 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Piney?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Upper Piney. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Piney? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Piney are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Piney?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Upper Piney. The trail is 1,073 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Piney?
      Upper Piney is a very popular trail. There have been 1,573 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,123 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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