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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Caution as of Mar 8, 2026
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        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        41
        Trails Mountain Bike
        15
        Trails E-Bike
        2
        Trails Horse
        1
        Trails Hike
        42
        Trails Trail Running
        42
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        2
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        2
        Total Distance
        91 miles
        Total Descent
        28,416 ft
        Total Vertical
        3,545 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        4,208 ft
        Reports
        77
        Photos
        53
        Ridden Counter
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        Popular Arcadia Mountain Biking Trails

        80 2.8 5 miles 531 ft 105
        The descent is an amazing wide ridge descent. The fire road up to the top is about 5 miles of grassy rollers, nothing crazy hard but a little punchy. Once you get to the top and start descending the grade will gradually get steeper and...
        65 0.0 6 miles 1,768 ft 76
        Moderately popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 57 minutes to complete this trail.
        100 1.0 2 miles 15 ft 68
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 15 ft blue climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
        75 5.0 1 mile 193 ft 58
        There's a gate that is usually closed before this gnarly creek bed that leads down the gravel road starts.
        70 3.4 4 miles 225 ft 49
        Another great descent off of the Blue Ridge Parkway down into Arcadia! The beginning is tight and technical with multiple wood water bar drops and some rock gardens. You will eventually come out to a doubletrack section with a bit of...
        85 0.0 3,051 ft 19 ft 38
        Short but sweet section of singletrack.
        30 3.0 7 miles 1,143 ft 24
        Wide grassy forest road leading to the legendary Terrapin Mountain.
        25 4.5 2 miles 172 ft 20
        Across the street from Sunset Fields Overlook there is a small doubletrack that will take you to a fork. If you go left you're in for a huge ride (Terrapin MT) but if you go right you'll do the DH which is fun and rocky. Once you get to...

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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        • 0 rides
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        • 0 rides
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        • 3 rides

        Arcadia Mountain Bike Routes

        12 miles 1,819 ft 1 Loop
        This is one half of the Cove/Little Cove - Loop. Park at the kiosk on Jennings Creek Road a bit before...
        4.0 21 miles 2,900 ft 0
        This is pure Arcadia goodness. Creekside scenery, gravel climbs, fast downhills, and fire road traverses....
        31 miles 3,161 ft 0 Loop
        11 miles of fire road climbing, about 9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway (up and down, mostly down), then a 10...
        10 miles 1,522 ft 0 Loop
        This is one half of the Cove/Little Cove - Loop. Park at the kiosk on Jennings Creek Road. Take a left out...
        68 miles 11,036 ft 9 Race
        The challenging race course promises an epic adventure! The 68 mile route blends 65% dirt, 28% gravel, and...

        Photos of Arcadia Mountain Bike

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        Sep 16, 2019

        Videos of Arcadia Mountain Bike

        2016 D-Cup 3 Enduro Carvins Cove (OG)
        trail: Cove
        6:45 | 98 | Apr 12, 2016
        OG Line at Carvin's Cove | Roanoke, Virginia
        trail: Cove
        2:10 | 243 | Mar 6, 2016
        Carvins Cove, Trough
        trail: Cove
        0:09 | 259 | Oct 25, 2013
        Carvin's Cove, Gauntlet
        trail: Cove
        6:30 | 274 | Oct 25, 2013
        Pine Ridge and Little Cove Mt. Arcadia, VA...
        trail: Pine Ridge
        3:58 | 353 | Jun 9, 2021 , Arcadia
        Carvins Cove
        trail: Cove
        0:11 | 570 | Aug 21, 2008

        Recent Trail Reports

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        Shwarersvpeventactivity #94211757
        May 7, 2026 @ 5:57am
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        abi-ridefierceupdateeventactivity #93516266
        Apr 27, 2026 @ 7:35am
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        KeepMvn2wishlistrouteactivity #91917320
        Apr 4, 2026 @ 11:29am
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        abi-ridefierceaddreportactivity #90224155
        Mar 8, 2026 @ 12:59pm
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        Mar 2, 2026 @ 1:35pm
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        Recent Comments

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        slmullertrailOnion MountainNot much tech but a fun, loose high speed...
        Jul 9, 2024 @ 6:43am
        Jul 9, 2024
        brent2goddtrailPine RidgeNice ride but prepare for 12 miles of riding...
        Aug 18, 2020 @ 4:16pm
        Aug 18, 2020
        KylnmantrailCoveNote that the point from 1.7 miles to 2.6...
        Nov 5, 2019 @ 2:15pm
        Nov 5, 2019

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike1460 miles15,748 ft33 miles2,726 ft
        #4,965#1,665417651,841
        E-Bike217 miles3,432 ft10 miles2,297 ft
        5584
        Horse12 miles30 ft1,293 ft673 ft
        2
        Hike4291 miles28,415 ft55 miles3,547 ft
        #1,649#7331278366
        Trail Running4291 miles28,415 ft55 miles3,547 ft
        #2,841#8187859
        Dirtbike/Moto25 miles49 ft2,182 ft1,381 ft
        ATV/ORV/OHV25 miles49 ft2,182 ft1,381 ft

        Frequently Asked Questions About Arcadia

        What are the best places to ride in Arcadia?
        Arcadia has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Arcadia?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Arcadia are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Arcadia?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Arcadia are:
        • March (7 activities)
        • May (6 activities)
        • October (5 activities)
        Check the Arcadia reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Arcadia?
        • By robertissem VES & contributors
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