Near Fredericksburg Quarry Trails Hike
End of Ridgeline Trail overlooking the Quarry.
Near Fredericksburg Quarry Trails Hike
Starting point for the Fredericksburg Quarry Trail System from Sunshine Ballpark. Map of the trail system is shown on the right side kiosk
Near Fredericksburg Quarry Trails Hike
View from above the quarry
Near Fredericksburg Quarry Trails Hike
Mid point of trail
Near Fredericksburg Quarry Trails Hike
Access from quarry access road back onto trail

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Fredericksburg Quarry Trails Hike

3.7 (3 Ratings)
There are many miles of trails here from flat to moderate used for mountain bikes, runners and hikers.
4.9
mi
Distance
465
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.93mi
Distance
465ft
Elevation Gain
465ft
Elevation Loss
50%
Max Grade
212ft
High Point
43ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
The Fredericksburg Quarry Trail System is for both hikers and mountain bikers located within the city limits of Fredericksburg. As a hiker, you do want to keep your eyes and ears open for mountain bikers. There are a couple of spots where going downhill they can get up enough speed that it would be difficult for them to stop. There are an abundance of bridges, log obstacles and creek crossings. Nested on the shore of the Rappahannock River, the trail offers great scenery and a 200+ foot elevation change across the entire trail system.There is a flooded quarry that is used for scuba diving certification training.Trail Mileage: 13.8 Miles
History & Background
After it flooded, the quarry was used to supply water for what used to be the Sheraton hotel golf course that has now become Central Park.

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Contributors
Jeff Higgins