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Fauquier County
The Plains

Hopewell Road Steep Section – Middleburg, Virginia loop from The Plains

Routes
United States
Virginia
Fauquier County
The Plains

Hopewell Road Steep Section – Middleburg, Virginia loop from The Plains

Hard

2.6

(26)

31

riders

Hopewell Road Steep Section – Middleburg, Virginia loop from The Plains

04:16

65.5km

750m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

87 m

The Plains

Highlight • Restaurant

2

6.75 km

Hopewell Gap

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Hopewell Gap runs through the middle of the Bull Run Mountains. It had a strategic roll for military maneuvers during the Civil War, there was also a POW camp at …

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3

7.39 km

Hopewell Road Steep Section

Highlight • Climb

This section of Hopewell Road, a forested, scenic road in Ashburn is quite steep. Be ready for some hard work if cycling up, or some fast riding if coming down! …

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4

23.8 km

Battle of Aldie

Highlight • Historical Site

A little Civil War history stop!

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5

24.7 km

Watch out for horses!

Highlight • Natural

Middleburg livin' up to it's name.

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6

26.2 km

Gravel road covered by a canopy of trees!

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful stretch of smooth gravel. The road is lined with trees, so there is a lot of shade as you are riding, so this is a great option for a hot, sunny day.

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7

29.2 km

Greenhill Vineyards

Highlight • Restaurant

Literally the best popcorn (truffle) I've ever had! Have them remove the butter to make it vegan. The wine and views are also great. My favorite winery I've been to thus far in Virginia. A must stop!

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8

34.0 km

Middleburg, Virginia

Highlight • Settlement

The historic district of Middleburg is absolutely beautiful and offers several historic building dating back to the 1800s. There are some nice inns and shops to visit. The 'Red Fox …

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65.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.9 km

3.71 km

958 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.8 km

11.8 km

9.12 km

673 m

109 m

106 m

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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