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Folkstone Park Trail Mountain Bike Trail
Herndon, Virginia
MTB TRAIL STATS
Avg Rating:    |
6 trail reviews |
| Status: |
Difficulty:  Intermediate |
| Length: 2 miles | Global Rank: #2197 |
| Tread: Singletrack | Configuration: Loop |
| Ridden: 44 | Wishlist: 32 |
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Description: Sandwiched between Fox Mill Road and West Ox Road and bordered by Folkstone Drive to the north, this fun little loop of singletrack in Oak Hill, VA (Herndon) is hardly known. This is not an overly challenging trail, but it does have a few technical spots. In a few cases the trail comes right to the edge of a six-foot drop-off into the stream. Also, there are a few marshy places with thin wooden bridges that make for an interesting challenge.
Description: Sandwiched between Fox Mill Road and West Ox Road and bordered by Folkstone Drive to the north, this fun little loop of singletrack in Oak Hill, VA (Herndon) is hardly known. This is not an overly challenging trail, but it does have a few technical spots. In a few cases the trail comes right to the edge of a six-foot drop-off into the stream. Also, there are a few marshy places with thin wooden bridges that make for an interesting challenge.
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TRAIL REVIEWS review this trail
reviewed by ryanmbeal on October 10, 2009
Get some speed and it'll make this an interesting set of trails. I think there is a lot to explore here. Be careful of some tight areas where the creek has eroded the trail, I tossed myself into the creek at one point.
reviewed by skibum on July 3, 2009
The only thing this trail has going for it is that it is very narrow singletrack. Other than that, most of it is stream bottom which means it gets quite boggy. There's no climbs, descents, or technical challenges. I'ts just a sort of uninteresting little cruise through some tight suburban woods.
reviewed by Lawmaster87 on March 26, 2008
This trail is alright. There is little elevation change. Very minor ups and downs. It is a relatively slow trail with some tight corners and a lot of the time is spent along a creek. Narrow single track, light roots, drops into the creek, and some narrow creek crossings make the trail decent. There is a section of blue trail that comes off the yellow loop that I did not have time to explore so I will go back to check that out. The trail will be fun for multiple quick loops to refine your handling or slow, enjoy-the-ride beginner loops.
Similar Trail: Fred Crabtree Park across the street
reviewed by BaggyPants on August 30, 2007
It's a very narrow trail! If you wear shorts you will get cuts from the thorn bushes that line the trail. However, it can be a fast trail. The turns are tight and at points, you are just inches from a several foot drop off into the creek, so you need to pay attention. I went on 29 Aug 07 and there was no one else on the trail. It's not a big trail and it's poorly marked, but overall, I would ride it again. Not physically demanding, but a rider has to pay attention.
reviewed by raiderspe1 on May 14, 2007
I think it is a great little trail. I am just getting back on the bike after a 10 year hiatus since i got a car @ 16. Good singletrack through lush Stream valley. I will come back to this trail to help me regain my bike control. there are a couple of stream crossings with bridges that range from 1.5-2ft wide which are tough for a beginner because it is not a smooth transfer (they are not flush with the ground so having that bump up @ 4-5 inches can throw you off and maybe into the Stream). Much of the trail is right up on the streams edge where at some points the bank is 4 feet high. Fun little trail it you don't have that much time and you are in the area.* Review edited 5/14/2007* Review edited 5/14/2007
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reviewed by kackeroo on March 12, 2007
This is a nice little beginners trail. I ran it in early spring, so it was quite muddy. :D I'm sure it'd be less muddy in the summer. It had some minor technical spots....mainly steep drops adjacent to the stream. I found one stream crossing and a few roots/logs to power over. The trail is flat though, no good climbs (or descents) at all. If you're in the area, it's a nice little ride. If you're not in the area, don't go out of your way.
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