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- Mountain Bike
36 trails
- E-Bike
10 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Horse
14 trails
- Hike
66 trails
- Trail Running
66 trails
Region Details
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- 12
- 15
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Open as of 4 hoursLocal Trail Association
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- Trails (view details)
- 58
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 36
- Trails E-Bike
- 10
- Trails Horse
- 14
- Trails Hike
- 66
- Trails Trail Running
- 66
- Total Distance
- 70 miles
- Total Descent
- 11,526 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,291 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,831 ft
- Reports
- 504
- Photos
- 50
- Ridden Counter
- 4,448
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George Richards Thompson State Wildlife Management Area
- 4
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Shenandoah River State Park / Andy Guest
- 1
- 7
- 11
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Sky Meadow State Park
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Popular Front Royal Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 5,167 ft • 260 ft • 256 •
The Redtail Ridge Trail is machine-cut singletrack and when ridden from the Shale Barrens end is a nice, flowing downhill. There's also an overlook from which you can see the Shenandoah River and Massanutten Mountain.
• 85 ★ 4.5 • 4 miles • 310 ft • 237 •
is mostly machine-cut singletrack and mostly follows the countour, which gives it a pretty nice flow. Like most trails in the park, it is not particularly technical.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 2,625 ft • 31 ft • 202 •
Nice little section of wider singletrack that going down to the visitor center, you can catch some serious speed. There are some turns and some rocky & rooty sections, along with some divots and some fun turns. Going uphill, it’s...
• 80 ★ 3.7 • 2,418 ft • 0 ft • 199 •
is a short, but fun downhill. The lower part is loose mineral soil with a tight switchback at the bottom. Thsi is the primary climb used by riders accessing , , and for riders coming from the west.
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 3,110 ft • 155 ft • 187 •
It’s a short little singletrack trail that leads down from the to the RV area. It’s a fun little trail with some fast downhills and some fun turns. Climbing up is not a bad climb, as it provides a fair amount of areas to catch your...
• 90 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 95 ft • 165 •
The River Trail is a flat, 2.1 mile long, cindered, double-track, mixed-use trail which follows the bank of the Shenandoah River. There are a few low spots which hold water during wet periods. It is a good connector from the south...
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 4,350 ft • 92 ft • 154 •
is mostly machine-cut singletrack and mostly follows the countour, which gives it a pretty nice flow. Like most trails in the park, it is not particularly technical.
Photos of Front Royal Mountain Bike
Videos of Front Royal Mountain Bike
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Current Trail Warnings
| status | trail | date | condition | user | info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell | Jun 21, 2026 @ 9:53am (America/New_York) 4 hours | Dry | JimMuth | Tree down across the trail. Can walk around. |
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Bear Bottom Loop Access | Oct 11, 2025 @ 4:35pm (America/New_York) Oct 11, 2025 | Dry | Peterjk0UCu | ||
| Shale Barrens | Oct 11, 2025 @ 4:35pm (America/New_York) Oct 11, 2025 | Dry | Peterjk0UCu | ||
| Overlook Trail | Oct 11, 2025 @ 4:35pm (America/New_York) Oct 11, 2025 | Dry | Peterjk0UCu | ||
| Big Oak Trail | Aug 27, 2025 @ 5:55pm Aug 27, 2025 | Dry | Peterjk0UCu | ||
| Redtail Ridge Trail | Aug 27, 2025 @ 5:55pm Aug 27, 2025 | Dry | Peterjk0UCu | ||
| Allen's Mountain | Aug 27, 2025 @ 5:55pm Aug 27, 2025 | Dry | Peterjk0UCu | ||
| Cottonwood Trail Access | Aug 27, 2025 @ 5:55pm Aug 27, 2025 | Ideal | Peterjk0UCu | ||
| Cottonwood Trail Loop | Aug 27, 2025 @ 5:55pm Aug 27, 2025 | Ideal | Peterjk0UCu | ||
| Doubletrack | Aug 7, 2025 @ 3:07pm Aug 7, 2025 | Ideal | Peterjk0UCu | ||
| Tulip Poplar Trail | Aug 6, 2025 @ 5:44pm Aug 6, 2025 | Ideal | Peterjk0UCu |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JimMuth | add | report | activity #97480058 | Jun 21, 2026 @ 6:53am 4 hours |
| davedorr | wishlist | trail | activity #97212462 | Jun 17, 2026 @ 3:23pm Jun 17, 2026 |
| lisajmck | wishlist | region | activity #93490894 | Apr 26, 2026 @ 5:33pm Apr 26, 2026 |
| GEgSus | wishlist | trail | activity #93104387 and 1 more | Apr 21, 2026 @ 1:59pm Apr 21, 2026 |
| JELEIF | wishlist | trail | activity #91043513 | Mar 21, 2026 @ 7:23pm Mar 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | deadly uphill and super fun downhill either... | Oct 4, 2025 @ 9:59am Oct 4, 2025 | ||
| trail | mostly gravel. good walk but boring bike | Oct 3, 2025 @ 4:00pm Oct 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | absolutely amazing trail. the downhill is... | Oct 3, 2025 @ 8:42am Oct 3, 2025 | ||
| trail | Yeah this is a great beginner area without too... | Mar 28, 2025 @ 9:29am Mar 28, 2025 | ||
| trail | I’ll be taking my family to camp at the park... | Mar 28, 2025 @ 9:02am Mar 28, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails58 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k90 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge18 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k90 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge18 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 36 | 35 miles | 5,030 ft | 14 miles | 1,565 ft | #3,766 | #1,269 | 50 | 504 | 2,031 | ||
| E-Bike | 10 | 3 miles | 696 ft | 3 miles | 259 ft | #8,836 | #2,698 | 482 | 58 | |||
| Horse | 14 | 4 miles | 804 ft | 3 miles | 259 ft | #2,964 | #1,667 | |||||
| Hike | 66 | 70 miles | 11,526 ft | 28 miles | 2,290 ft | #3,311 | #1,165 | 497 | 403 | |||
| Trail Running | 66 | 70 miles | 11,526 ft | 28 miles | 2,290 ft | #3,276 | #961 | 497 | 144 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Front Royal
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What are the best places to ride in Front Royal?
Front Royal has 3 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Front Royal?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Front Royal are:
- Redtail Ridge Trail (4.2/5)
- Big Oak Trail (4.2/5)
- Bear Bottom Loop (4.2/5)
- Overlook Trail (4.1/5)
- Campground Trail (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Front Royal?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Front Royal are:
- July (31 activities)
- June (22 activities)
- September (16 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Front Royal?
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