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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. Trails here are often hike-a-bike in places. Scenery includes creeks, waterfalls and views. Common trail features include rock gardens and creek crossings. 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
Horse Stats
- Global Ranking
- #2,724
- State Ranking
- #47
- Trails (view details)
- 6
- 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
- 10 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 6 miles
- Total Descent
- 2,375 ft
- Total Vertical
- 2,178 ft
- Reports
- 1
Sub Regions
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Roaring Run
- 1
- 3
- 3
Popular Fincastle Horseback Trails
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 2 miles • 720 ft •
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...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 571 ft • 4 ft •
Less 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 1 minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 2 miles • 46 ft •
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...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 272 ft • 0 ft •
Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 0 ft •
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 Lower...
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 5 miles • 1,386 ft •
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...
Recent Ride Log Activity in Region
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Photos of Fincastle
Videos of Fincastle
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 | ||
| Lower Hoop Hole Connector | Apr 26, 2025 @ 4:00am Apr 26, 2025 | Ideal | abi-ridefierce RMBA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abi-ridefierce | wishlist | region | activity #91159949 | Mar 23, 2026 @ 12:31pm Mar 23, 2026 |
| abi-ridefierce | wishlist | region | activity #88829493 | Feb 13, 2026 @ 7:09am Feb 13, 2026 |
| Brettzger | wishlist | region | activity #68063014 | Mar 19, 2025 @ 6:18pm Mar 19, 2025 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #64184610 | Jan 6, 2025 @ 11:49am Jan 6, 2025 |
| WillieJacobsz | update | region | activity #63074257 | Dec 13, 2024 @ 3:31pm Dec 13, 2024 |
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 | #11,674 | #96 | 6 | 18 | 1 | 343 | |
| E-Bike | 5 | 10 miles | 971 ft | 6 miles | 1,224 ft | #8,074 | #65 | 15 | 6 | |||
| 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 | #2,724 | #47 | 1 | ||||
| Hike | 16 | 45 miles | 9,091 ft | 20 miles | 2,260 ft | #6,093 | #55 | 18 | 55 | |||
| Trail Running | 16 | 45 miles | 9,091 ft | 20 miles | 2,260 ft | #5,646 | #41 | 18 | 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 horseback. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated horseback trails in Fincastle?
The highest rated horseback trails in Fincastle are:
- Lower Hoop Hole (0/5)
- Lower Hoop Hole (Creek Crossings) (0/5)
- Upper Hoop Hole 5001 (0/5)
- Hoop Hole Start (0/5)
- The XC (Middle Hoop Hole) (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
- Roaring Run Trail
- Parking Lot Connector
- 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: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Fincastle?
Fincastle has a total of 16 trails. Of those, 6 are designated for horseback. Browse top horseback 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 Upper Hoop Hole 5001 with 1,386 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 Upper Hoop Hole 5001 with 1,369 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 horseback trails in Fincastle?
The steepest horseback trail in Fincastle is Lower Hoop Hole with an average grade of 6.9%. 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 1 trails:
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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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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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 horseback trails in Fincastle?
The most popular horseback trails in Fincastle are:
- Lower Hoop Hole
- Lower Hoop Hole (Creek Crossings)
- Upper Hoop Hole 5001
- Hoop Hole Start
- The XC (Middle Hoop Hole)
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What are the best beginner horseback riding trails in Fincastle?
The best beginner horseback trails in Fincastle are:
- Parking Lot Connector (0/5)
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