Flames Road

Amherst · Virginia

1.4 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

15 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Not Rated

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Conditions

Cloudy
72°
72°
95°
11 mph
Gust20 mph
5:55 AM
8:37 PM
Muddy

0.5" of rain expected today.

Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails

0.48 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours13% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 3 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Tuesday

a high near 82°F, little expected rain, 11% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Flames Road is a 1.4-mile mountain bike trail near Amherst, Virginia. RidePal maps this trail for mountain biking with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 15 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Amherst rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Amherst.

Mountain Biking in Amherst

Amherst is one of the mountain biking hubs in Virginia, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Flames Road as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Flames Road FAQ

Where is Flames Road?

Flames Road is a mountain bike trail near Amherst, Virginia. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Flames Road?

Flames Road is 1.4 miles long, with a dirt surface, with an estimated ride time of 15 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Flames Road?

Recent rain or elevated top-layer soil moisture suggests softer dirt near this trail today. The current forecast suggests Tuesday because a high near 82°F, little expected rain, 11% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Flames Road?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Amherst include Dead End Alley Ext., Beaver Trail, Valley View Road Ext. B, Raccoon Alley, Seven Rails Trail. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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