5.8 miles
Distance
662 ft
Climb
-659 ft
Descent
239 ft
High Point
3 ft
Altitude change
128 ft
Altitude min
218 ft
Altitude start
220 ft
Altitude end
-29%
Grade max
27.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
4,652 ft
Distance flat

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Detailed Description
Fountainhead Blue Loop is a 6 mile popular intermediate route located near Fairfax Station Virginia. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction. This route includes 12 trails. This route climbs 662 ft with a max elevation of 239 ft then descends -659 ft.
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Stats

  • Distance
    6 miles
  • Avg time
    1 hr 6 min
  • Altitude min
    128 ft
  • Altitude start
    218 ft
  • Altitude end
    220 ft
  • Climb
    662 ft
  • Descent
    -659 ft
  • Grade max
    -29%
  • Grade min
    27.9%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,652 ft

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    Green Loop
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