FR 1286

Amherst · Virginia

4.6 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

50 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Not Rated

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Weather outlook

Mostly Sunny
46°
33°
49°
24 mph
Gust45 mph
6:54 AM
5:07 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.

18% top-layer soil moisture37°F surface soil temperature

The week looks mostly rideable, but windier periods could make exposed sections feel less comfortable.

Forecast window

Tuesday

a high near 54°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

Forecast data via Open-Meteo. Forecast date: .

About This Trail

FR 1286 is a 4.6-mile mountain bike trail near Amherst, Virginia. Surface: doubletrack. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 50 min.

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Amherst is one of the mountain biking hubs in Virginia, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use FR 1286 as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.

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Doubletrack

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FR 1286 FAQ

Where is FR 1286?

FR 1286 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 FR 1286?

FR 1286 is 4.6 miles long, with a doubletrack surface, with an estimated ride time of 50 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for FR 1286?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

What other mountain bike trails are near FR 1286?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Amherst include FR 246, Valley View Road Extension A, Wiggins Spring Road, Creekside Trail, FR 520. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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