Name: Loop 1
Rating: 4.6

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The easiest section of trail in Fountainhead Regional Park, Loop 1 is perfect for beginners learning to ride. This loop also provides access to the rest of the Park and is your gateway to more advanced fun.

Loop 1 features some rocks and roots, but nothing too difficult. Get some and enjoy!

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Land Manager: Northern Virginia Regional Parks

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Tom Robson

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Trail Ratings

4.6 from 35 votes

#1

in Fountainhead Regional Park

#311

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4.6 from 35 votes

5 Star		60%
4 Star		37%
3 Star		3%
2 Star		0%
1 Star		0%

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#1

in Fountainhead Regional…

#4

in Virginia

#311

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Lap around the Green Trail, showcasing most interesting features.

Mar 30, 2020 near Lake Ridge, VA

Nov 25, 2017 near Lake Ridge, VA

Dec 4, 2018 near Lake Ridge, VA

Lap around the Blue Trail, showing drops and jump line.

Mar 30, 2020 near Lake Ridge, VA

Nov 11, 2014 near Lake Ridge, VA

Jun 19, 2021 near Lake Ridge, VA

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All Clear 26 days ago

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Check-Ins

Dec 9, 2023

Rob Jones

5mi — 1h 00m

Sep 15, 2023

Rad Thibodeaux

Mar 18, 2023

Private User

Mar 18, 2023

Private User

Sep 16, 2022

Greg C

Aug 7, 2022

E E

1.9mi

Jul 30, 2022

Ben T

2mi — 0h 17m

Mar 5, 2022

Julie F

Dry. — 1h 06m

Aug 9, 2021

Patrick Ashamalla

Jun 19, 2021

John Conner

May 6, 2021

Timothy Howard

Apr 23, 2021

Timothy Howard

Flat tire ended the day sooner then planned. — 0h 07m

Mar 27, 2021

Timothy Howard

Sunny day, ground was mostly dry with a few wet spots. Spring is in full swing now and the trees and leaves are everywhere.

Mar 21, 2021

Timothy Howard

Started off early this morning at the trailhead of loop 1

Mar 14, 2021

Timothy Howard

0h 20m

Nov 22, 2020

Jeff Goerlitz

Sep 21, 2020

Anthony Marshall

Sep 19, 2020

Timothy Howard

On Trail 1, I stopped 2X 4 rest b/cause of the steep climbs and being out of breath. Until I can complete the full lap without a break, no Trail 2. 1.8mi — 0h 21m

Sep 15, 2020

Anthony Marshall

Sore legs from banded 5x5

Aug 8, 2020

L A

1.6mi — 0h 26m

Nov 2, 2019

Dakotah P

1.9mi — 0h 15m

Jul 21, 2019

Private User

May 18, 2019

Ryan Walter

1.9mi — 0h 15m

Apr 7, 2019

Connor Trexler

Feb 18, 2019

Hani Eid

1.9mi

Dec 26, 2018

Red Brixton

1.9mi

Dec 16, 2018

Karin Ohman

1.9mi

Nov 19, 2018

Kevin Munck

very well kept 2mi

Nov 17, 2018

Gary Ahrens

Nov 11, 2018

David Hampton

Nov 4, 2018

Connor Trexler

Aug 26, 2018

John Sebes

Fun ride, great warm up and intro to the srea

Dec 17, 2017

Austin Gohl

Aug 26, 2017

Sunil Gandhi

Aug 5, 2017

Johnny

Jun 2, 2017

Hunter Garth

May 15, 2017

Hunter Garth

Feb 20, 2017

Joshua Kingett

Aug 9, 2016

Tomás Parra-Gómez

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Loop 1

“The perfect learner loop, this trail also provides access to the rest of the trail system. ”

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