Charlottesville Bicycle Club

Flat Top Mountain

Distance: 15 / 20 miles
Climbing: 200 feet per mile !!!

​Description: A very challenging ride, this route takes you up steep, long climbs to the shoulder of Flat Top Mountain from two different directions with some equally steep, winding descents. The basic, 15-mile figure-eight route can be supplemented by an extra out-and-back climb to the observatory at the top of the mountain. The ride is particularly fun in the winter.

​Stores:  None

Alerts:
1. This ride includes several steep, fairly technical descents for which a mountain bike is recommended.

Starting Point:

   Shady Grove
   Rtes 601 (Mission Home Rd) & 628 (Simmons Gap)
   Free Union, VA 22940
   GPS: 38.268365, -78.611158

Bacon Hollow Warning

Route Temporarily Retired
Due To Construction

Due to a bridge rehabilitation project at the Route 627 (Bacon Hollow Road) bridge over the Roach River, this route should not be used beginning July 6. VDOT anticipates completion of this project by September 11, 2026.

Dyke Road between Bacon Hollow Road and Evergreen Church Road may be used to detour around the construction.