Col Du Shade

Dumfries · Virginia

1.3 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

14 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Black Diamond

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Conditions

Cloudy
73°
70°
90°
10 mph
Gust19 mph
5:44 AM
8:34 PM
Dry

No significant precipitation expected.

Trail conditions look great for riding

0.08 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours21% top-layer soil moisture

This looks like a wetter week around the trail, with 4 days showing meaningful rain chances.

Best Window This Week

Tuesday

a high near 82°F, little expected rain, 10% rain chance

Forecast data via Open-Meteo.

About This Trail

Col Du Shade is a 1.3-mile mountain bike trail near Dumfries, Virginia. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail with a dirt surface. Key stats include an estimated ride time of 14 min, which helps when comparing it with nearby Dumfries rides. Use the RidePal map to view the full trail route, compare nearby options, and plan around local riding conditions in Dumfries.

Mountain Biking in Dumfries

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

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Trail Details

Direction

One-Way Only

Surface

Dirt

Technical Rating

Black Diamond

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Col Du Shade FAQ

Where is Col Du Shade?

Col Du Shade is a mountain bike trail near Dumfries, Virginia. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.

How difficult is Col Du Shade?

Col Du Shade is 1.3 miles long, rated black diamond, with a dirt surface, listed as one-way only, with an estimated ride time of 14 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What are the current riding conditions for Col Du Shade?

Some moisture signals are present, so expect tackier dirt or isolated soft spots. The current forecast suggests Tuesday because a high near 82°F, little expected rain, 10% rain chance.

What other mountain bike trails are near Col Du Shade?

Nearby RidePal trail pages in Dumfries include John Palmer Trail Loop, Paw Paw Alley, John Palmer Trail, 95th Street, 95th Street. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.

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