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SaveFincastle trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Horseback and E-Biking. Popular destinations include Roaring Run and Patterson Creek-Price Mountain Trail System.
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- Mountain Bike
14 trails
- E-Bike
5 trails
- Horse
6 trails
- Hike
16 trails
- Trail Running
16 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of May 14, 2026
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- Trails (view details)
- 16
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 14
- Trails E-Bike
- 5
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 3
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 16
- Trails Trail Running
- 16
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 45 miles
- Total Descent
- 9,090 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,261 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,337 ft
- Reports
- 16
- Photos
- 6
- Completed Counter
- 197
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Patterson Creek-Price Mountain Trail System
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- 3
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Roaring Run
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Popular Fincastle Mountain Biking Trails
• 75 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 720 ft • 36 •
If you're doing the whole snowman loop from the kiosk parking lot, this is the best and most common way to climb up. The climb is gradual and not overly technical, yet still provides a great warm up. I also think it's the best way to...
• 100 ★ 0.0 • 571 ft • 4 ft • 15 •
Popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 4 ft black diamond climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 46 ft • 14 •
Hoop Hole is a fun backcountry ride that is not too far out of Roanoke There is a parking area with a kiosk. The climb is about 4 miles, 2,000 feet. Not the hardest climb in the world, but not the easiest. Towards the end of the climb...
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 1,130 ft • 13 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 56 minutes to complete this trail.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 0 ft • 9 •
Many hike-a-bike creek crossings and some very narrow bench cut. I recommend checking this section out at least once and deciding if you'd like to ride it in the future. Personally, I take the Hoop Hole Connector and go down the that is...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 3 miles • 1,507 ft • 6 •
Less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 31 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 5 miles • 1,386 ft • 6 •
This is the upper part of the climb when doing the full snowman loop. This climb has some steep pitches and some pretty technical spots. There's hike-a-bike towards the top except for master trials experts. The hollers also get battered...
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 272 ft • 0 ft • 4 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions.
Fincastle Mountain Bike Routes
14 miles • 2,759 ft • 7 •
This route is my personal favorite way to ride Hoop Hole. I like this route instead of the normal snowman...
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Lower Hoop Hole (Creek Crossings) | May 14, 2026 @ 2:33pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) May 14, 2026 | Ideal | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| The XC (Middle Hoop Hole) | May 14, 2026 @ 2:33pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) May 14, 2026 | Ideal | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Lower Hoop Hole | May 14, 2026 @ 2:33pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) May 14, 2026 | Ideal | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Hoop Hole Start | May 14, 2026 @ 2:33pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello) May 14, 2026 | Ideal | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Price Mountain Trail | Mar 22, 2026 @ 9:39pm (America/New_York) Mar 22, 2026 | Ideal | robertissem VES | ||
| Oi Road (FSR #5020) | Apr 26, 2025 @ 4:00am Apr 26, 2025 | Ideal | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Lower Hoop Hole Connector | Apr 26, 2025 @ 4:00am Apr 26, 2025 | Ideal | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Iron Ore | Apr 26, 2025 @ 4:00am Apr 26, 2025 | Ideal | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Suphlur Ridge Trail | Sep 1, 2023 @ 4:38am Sep 1, 2023 | Dry | roanokemtb |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BikeRegCom | add | event | activity #103336489 | Sep 8, 2026 @ 6:01am Sep 8, 2026 |
| abi-ridefierce | add | report | activity #94711520 and 3 more | May 14, 2026 @ 2:22pm May 14, 2026 |
| Smulligan2779 | wishlist | trail | activity #92185637 | Apr 8, 2026 @ 8:19am Apr 8, 2026 |
| abi-ridefierce | wishlist | region | activity #91159949 | Mar 23, 2026 @ 12:31pm Mar 23, 2026 |
| robertissem | add | report | activity #91124177 | Mar 22, 2026 @ 6:39pm Mar 22, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k10 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge1 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k10 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge1 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
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 | 14 | 43 miles | 8,878 ft | 20 miles | 2,260 ft | #11,597 | #3,527 | 6 | 16 | 1 | 343 | |
| E-Bike | 5 | 10 miles | 971 ft | 6 miles | 1,224 ft | #7,993 | #2,408 | 15 | 5 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 3 | 13 miles | 1,030 ft | 7 miles | 315 ft | #7,736 | #2,439 | 4 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 5 miles | 404 ft | 2 miles | 262 ft | #7,753 | #2,441 | 1 | ||||
| Horse | 6 | 10 miles | 2,375 ft | 6 miles | 2,178 ft | #2,702 | #1,411 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 16 | 45 miles | 9,091 ft | 20 miles | 2,260 ft | #6,040 | #2,107 | 16 | 54 | |||
| Trail Running | 16 | 45 miles | 9,091 ft | 20 miles | 2,260 ft | #5,597 | #1,773 | 16 | 1 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 571 ft | 3 ft | 390 ft | 3 ft | 1 | ||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 571 ft | 3 ft | 390 ft | 3 ft | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Fincastle?
Fincastle has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Fincastle?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Fincastle are:
- Lower Hoop Hole (4/5)
- Patterson Mountain (3.2/5)
- Suphlur Ridge Trail (0/5)
- Kelly (0/5)
- Price Mountain Trail (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Fincastle?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Fincastle. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Fincastle?
The longest trail in Fincastle is Upper Hoop Hole 5001 at 5.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Fincastle?
The best hiking trails in Fincastle are:
- Streamside Trail
- Parking Lot Connector
- Roaring Run Trail
- Hoop Hole Start
- Lower Hoop Hole (Creek Crossings)
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Fincastle?
The best trail running trails in Fincastle are:
- Hoop Hole Start
- The XC (Middle Hoop Hole)
- Parking Lot Connector
- Upper Hoop Hole 5001
- Lower Hoop Hole (Creek Crossings)
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How many trails are in Fincastle?
Fincastle has a total of 16 trails. Of those, 14 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Fincastle to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Fincastle?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Fincastle is Patterson Mountain with 1,983 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Fincastle?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Fincastle is Price Mountain Trail with 2,555 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Fincastle?
Fincastle supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Fincastle?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Fincastle is Iron Ore with an average grade of 9.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with waterfalls in Fincastle?
Yes, there are 2 waterfall locations noted along trails in Fincastle. View the points of interest map to discover trails near waterfalls.
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Are the trails open in Fincastle?
Out of 10 trails:
- Clear / Green: 9
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Fincastle?
Yes, Fincastle supports e-bike riding. There are 1 trails in Fincastle 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 Fincastle?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Fincastle are: View all mountain biking routes in Fincastle.
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What is the highest summit in Fincastle?
The highest summit in Fincastle is Rich Patch Mountains at 3,675 ft elevation.
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What are the top sights to see in Fincastle?
There are 3 notable sights in Fincastle. Some of the top sights include: Explore all points of interest in Fincastle.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Fincastle?
The most popular Strava segments in Fincastle are:
- The XC (148 athletes)
- Stony Run Gorge Hoop Hole downhill (117 athletes)
- State Route 621 Climb (102 athletes)
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Are there local clubs or events in Fincastle?
There are 1 upcoming events in Fincastle. View upcoming events.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Fincastle?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Fincastle are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Fincastle?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Fincastle are:
- Parking Lot Connector (0/5)
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