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SaveHome to many thousands of residents including Virginia Tech students, Blacksburg is nestled at the base of the southern Appalachian Mountains in the region known as the New River Valley. In the mid 2010s the Poverty Creek Trails Coalition (PCTC) adopted stewardship of this region's trails, and actively maintains over 50 miles of trail. Blacksburg features rocky hand-cut singletrack, steep forested terrain, professionally built jump lines, and much more, utilizing the 800+ ft. of vertical available in the mountain ridges just a 10 minute drive from town.
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- Mountain Bike
71 trails
- E-Bike
4 trails
- Gravel Bike
18 trails
- Adaptive Bike
11 trails
- Horse
14 trails
- Hike
90 trails
- Trail Running
90 trails
Region Details
- 14
- 28
- 18
- 11
Region Status
Open as of May 23, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 95
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 71
- Trails E-Bike
- 4
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 18
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 11
- Trails Horse
- 14
- Trails Hike
- 90
- Trails Trail Running
- 90
- Total Distance
- 99 miles
- Total Descent
- 19,484 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,262 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,118 ft
- Reports
- 499
- Photos
- 308
- Completed Counter
- 9,391
Sub Regions
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McDonald Hollow
- 3
- 2
- 1
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Millstone Ridge
- 1
- 1
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Poverty Creek
- 20
- 12
- 6
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Stone-cutters Hollow
- 4
- 3
- 3
Popular Blacksburg Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 4.7 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 298 •
A Poverty Creek classic, when descending Jacob's Ladder starts with a few switchbacks before turning towards the fall line. The trail levels out with a few flat senders before becoming a steep chute with countless drops, finally ending...
• 70 ★ 4.5 • 3,625 ft • 0 ft • 283 •
When descending, doubletrack with gradual turns and a sandy/rocky surface that progressively gets narrower and rockier as you near the forest service road.
• 80 ★ 4.8 • 2 miles • 7 ft • 270 •
Gateway is one option for accessing the Pandapas trail system from the Blacksburg side of Brush Mountain. As a climb, the trail is fairly steep and technical, with numerous rocky and root-filled sections. When descending, this trail is...
• 90 ★ 4.4 • 3,448 ft • 6 ft • 248 •
Ida May is a step up in difficulty from Pine Forest with its optional rock garden and jumps. Predominantly a flow trail, users can carry moderate to high speeds around the berms and get air.
• 65 ★ 4.2 • 2 miles • 127 ft • 244 •
A two flavors trail, when descending it starts chunky and steep with tight switchbacks. It then climbs for a bit and turns into doubletrack with numerous "alt-lines" at most of the corners, and ends at a shallow crossing across Poverty...
• 75 ★ 3.5 • 3 miles • 699 ft • 232 •
Horse Nettle climbs to the Brush Mountain ridge from the gravel upper lot at Pandapas, it is probably the easiest route to the ridge. parking lot. The trail merges with the fire road at the ridge, undulating four times before arriving...
• 60 ★ 4.0 • 4,295 ft • 115 ft • 227 •
A technical trail with numerous rock gardens, punchy climbs, and even a boulder! Link together with Skullcap and Trillium for the classic Gap-side traverse!
Blacksburg Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 2,164 ft • 9 • Loop •
From Parking to Stone Cutters Access, Mineral Way up, connects to Getaway hard climb, Down fast fun Jacobs...
★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 2,726 ft • 8 • Loop •
Edited the VT Enduro race to be ridden as a loop.
14 miles • 2,545 ft • 8 •
This is the official enduro route for the Virginia Tech Brush Mountain Blitz, 2024.
Photos of Blacksburg Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Mineral Way | May 23, 2026 @ 8:02pm (America/New_York) May 23, 2026 | Unknown | Connorfowlkes MHS | ||
| Gateway Trail | May 6, 2026 @ 12:27pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) May 6, 2026 | Ideal | Trailscott RVMBA | ||
| Trillium | May 6, 2026 @ 12:27pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) May 6, 2026 | Ideal | Trailscott RVMBA | ||
| Prickly Pear | May 6, 2026 @ 12:27pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) May 6, 2026 | Ideal | Trailscott RVMBA | ||
| Royale | May 6, 2026 @ 12:27pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) May 6, 2026 | Ideal | Trailscott RVMBA | ||
| May Apple | May 6, 2026 @ 12:27pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) May 6, 2026 | Ideal | Trailscott RVMBA | ||
| Jacob's Ladder | May 6, 2026 @ 12:27pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) May 6, 2026 | Ideal | Trailscott RVMBA | ||
| Chimney | Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:21am (America/New_York) Apr 4, 2026 | Variable | wcyoung | ||
| Forest Service Road | Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:21am (America/New_York) Apr 4, 2026 | Snow Packed | wcyoung | ||
| Ida May | Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:21am (America/New_York) Apr 4, 2026 | Dry | wcyoung |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| awkeller | wishlist | route | activity #106974887 | Oct 31, 2026 @ 6:24pm Oct 31, 2026 |
| smpachan | wishlist | region | activity #106491390 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 8:07am Oct 24, 2026 |
| VTMarcZ | wishlist | trail | activity #106479219 | Oct 24, 2026 @ 4:31am Oct 24, 2026 |
| Sam7VHtnS | wishlist | trail | activity #106322613 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 6:22am Oct 21, 2026 |
| Sam7VHtnS | wishlist | trail | activity #106322595 | Oct 21, 2026 @ 6:22am Oct 21, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Use this as the climb trail. Only turns to... | Jul 5, 2026 @ 4:46am Jul 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | 6-26-2026 Huge widowmaker tree about to fall... | Jun 26, 2026 @ 3:27pm Jun 26, 2026 | ||
| trail | Was it pulled from and old map? the first ~430... | May 5, 2026 @ 9:03am May 5, 2026 | ||
| trail | Best public Mtb trail in the southeast | Dec 24, 2025 @ 1:37pm Dec 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | This trail shreds, absolutely great | Oct 6, 2025 @ 5:34pm Oct 6, 2025 |
Local Badges
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10 Green Trails78 awarded -
10 Blue Trails79 awarded -
10 Black Trails65 awarded -
Epic Ride Climb 2k131 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge58 awarded -
Climbing 100k Badge13 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg Rotary Mountain Biking Skills Park | skill park | Blacksburg |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 71 | 71 miles | 13,963 ft | 38 miles | 1,053 ft | #1,502 | #12 | 267 | 499 | 22 | 18,104 | |
| E-Bike | 4 | 6 miles | 604 ft | 4 miles | 535 ft | #6,897 | #51 | 394 | 4 | 613 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 18 | 23 miles | 1,929 ft | 11 miles | 843 ft | #2,173 | #9 | 15 | 6 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 11 | 19 miles | 1,293 ft | 10 miles | 843 ft | #2,737 | #10 | 44 | ||||
| Horse | 14 | 12 miles | 2,949 ft | 7 miles | 902 ft | #1,988 | #28 | 85 | ||||
| Hike | 90 | 98 miles | 18,990 ft | 49 miles | 2,260 ft | #1,469 | #13 | 29 | 496 | 1 | 569 | |
| Trail Running | 90 | 98 miles | 18,990 ft | 49 miles | 2,260 ft | #1,139 | #6 | 12 | 496 | 2 | 589 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg has 4 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Blacksburg?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Blacksburg are:
- Gateway Trail (4.5/5)
- Wavelength (4.4/5)
- Jacob's Ladder (4.3/5)
- Yard Sale (4.3/5)
- Poverty Creek (4.3/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Blacksburg?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Blacksburg are:
- September (153 activities)
- August (143 activities)
- October (139 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Blacksburg?
There are 9 parking locations listed in Blacksburg. The most popular parking spots are:
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- A.T. Parking: Rocky Gap (VA 601) Parking Area
- A.T. Parking: Wind Rock (VA Rte 613) Parking Area
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What is the longest trail in Blacksburg?
The longest trail in Blacksburg is Poverty Creek at 6.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Blacksburg?
The best hiking trails in Blacksburg are:
- A.T. Side Trails: Kelly Knob Vista Side Trail
- Wetlands & Pond
- Lady Slipper
- Wetlands & Pond
- Wetlands & Pond
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Blacksburg?
The best trail running trails in Blacksburg are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg has a total of 95 trails. Of those, 71 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Blacksburg to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Blacksburg?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Blacksburg is Horse Nettle with 699 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Blacksburg?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Blacksburg is Snakeroot with 810 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Blacksburg?
The following bike services are available in Blacksburg:
- Bike Shop (4)
- Trail Association (3)
- Race Team (2)
- Club (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Blacksburg?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Blacksburg is Grinder with an average grade of 8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Blacksburg?
Yes, there are 6 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Blacksburg. Some popular viewpoints include:
- Wind Rock Vista
- Kelly Knob Vista (VA)
- Sinking Creek Valley Open Area Vista 4
- Sinking Creek Valley Open Area Vista 3
- Sinking Creek Valley Open Area Vista 2
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Are the trails open in Blacksburg?
The overall region status for Blacksburg is Clear / Green. Out of 43 trails:
- Clear / Green: 38
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 5
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Can I ride an ebike in Blacksburg?
Yes, Blacksburg supports e-bike riding. There are 4 trails in Blacksburg that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Blacksburg?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Blacksburg are: View all mountain biking routes in Blacksburg.
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What type of bike is most common in Blacksburg?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Blacksburg are:
- AM (59 activities)
- XC (7 activities)
- Fat (2 activities)
- DH (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Blacksburg?
The highest summit in Blacksburg is Bald Knob at 4,354 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Blacksburg?
The most popular Strava segments in Blacksburg are:
- Mayapple to gravel lot (1,769 athletes)
- Running Cedar Climb (1,579 athletes)
- SFP (1,521 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Blacksburg?
Yes, there are 11 accessible/adaptive trails in Blacksburg. View all adaptive trails in Blacksburg for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Blacksburg?
There are 4 local clubs or associations listed in the Blacksburg directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Blacksburg?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Blacksburg are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Blacksburg?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Blacksburg are:
- BRMBSP Green Line (4.5/5)
- Ida May (4.4/5)
- BRMBSP Climbing Trail (3/5)
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- A.T. Shelters: Pine Swamp Branch Shelter Cabin
- A.T. Shelters: Bailey Gap Shelter Cabin
- Wind Rock Vista Viewpoint
- A.T. Shelters: War Spur Shelter Cabin
- Kelly Knob Vista (VA) Viewpoint
- A.T. Shelters: Laurel Creek Shelter Cabin
- Sinking Creek Valley Open Area Vista 4 Viewpoint
- Sinking Creek Valley Open Area Vista 3 Viewpoint
- Sinking Creek Valley Open Area Vista 2 Viewpoint
- A.T. Shelters: Sarver Hollow Shelter Cabin
- Bald Knob (4,354 ft)
- Wrights Peak (4,062 ft)
- Doe Mountain (3,973 ft)
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- Admins: PCTC, RMBA
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