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SaveSherando 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, Winter Fat Biking and Adaptive Biking. Trails here are often loose. Scenery includes ridgelines, creeks and lakes. Common trail features include rock gardens. Popular destinations include Sherando Lake Area.
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- Mountain Bike
14 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
2 trails
- Hike
20 trails
- Trail Running
20 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Jun 25, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 20
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 14
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 2
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 2
- Trails Horse
- 3
- Trails Hike
- 20
- Trails Trail Running
- 20
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 1
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 1
- Total Distance
- 47 miles
- Total Descent
- 12,266 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,931 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,525 ft
- Reports
- 102
- Photos
- 53
- Completed Counter
- 705
Sub Regions
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Sherando Lake Area
- 2
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- 4
- 1
Popular Sherando Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 406 ft • 202 •
A great downhill trail from Torrey ridge to Whiterock Gap. Some flow sections and a rock garden before the final descent which has a ton of boulders to jump or drops as the the trail turns into a very fun and fast fall line.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 3 miles • 896 ft • 163 •
A long not too challenging climb from the lake to Whiterock Gap, or a very nice descent that isn't as technical as some of the other trails in the area.
• 50 ★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 253 ft • 111 •
The Mill Creek Trail is a pretty mellow climb for the first 5 miles from the Coal Rd parking area up to the infamous 7 switchback climb to the the top of the Bald Mountain Ridge. The first 5 miles are mildly rocky and include 5 creek...
• 60 ★ 2.0 • 411 ft • 17 ft • 107 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
• 45 ★ 4.0 • 7 miles • 588 ft • 100 •
Very challenging technical ridge ride with a couple of tough rock gardens. Punchy climbs with loose rocks mixed into a lot of downhill riding.
• 65 ★ 3.0 • 5,021 ft • 16 ft • 95 •
Narrow goat trail - not rideable uphill by most riders - sustained steep climb to the ridge - Not terribly long so useable as a quicker way to the ridge.
• 30 ★ 3.5 • 1 mile • 99 ft • 65 •
This trail descends from Torrey Ridge down to Mill Creek along a ridge. It is primarily bench-cut, fairly narrow, but stable singletrack. There are a couple of small rock gardens and a right-handed switchback that is challenging.
Sherando Mountain Bike Routes
8 miles • 1,759 ft • 1 • Point to Point •
This is the easiest way to climb to the top of Bald Mtn where all the Sherando descents start.
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Torry Ridge | Apr 3, 2026 @ 11:52am (America/New_York) Apr 3, 2026 | Ideal | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Whiterock Gap | Apr 7, 2026 @ 10:07pm (America/New_York) Apr 7, 2026 | Ideal | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Slacks Trail | Jan 11, 2026 @ 5:01pm (America/New_York) Jan 11, 2026 | Ideal | wyatt86 | ||
| Blue Loop | Jan 11, 2026 @ 5:00pm (America/New_York) Jan 11, 2026 | Ideal | wyatt86 | ||
| Mill Creek Trail | Oct 26, 2025 @ 10:00am (America/New_York) Oct 26, 2025 | Dry | brettn13 CAMBC | ||
| Mill Creek Connect | Apr 26, 2025 @ 9:38am Apr 26, 2025 | Dry | brettn13 CAMBC | ||
| Kennedy Ridge | Apr 26, 2025 @ 9:38am Apr 26, 2025 | Dry | brettn13 CAMBC | ||
| Turkey Pen Trail | Apr 26, 2025 @ 9:38am Apr 26, 2025 | Ideal | brettn13 CAMBC | ||
| Slacks Access | Mar 4, 2024 @ 2:16am Mar 4, 2024 | Ideal | aa-mtb | ||
| Dam Trail | Dec 29, 2020 @ 10:14am Dec 29, 2020 | Ideal | Jahlewis CAMBC |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew7uONF4 | vote | trail | activity #100069052 | Jul 26, 2026 @ 10:22am Jul 26, 2026 |
| Neil1969 | comment | trail | activity #99566992 | Jul 19, 2026 @ 1:41pm Jul 19, 2026 |
| bcconway88 | wishlist | region | activity #99385179 | Jul 17, 2026 @ 10:39am Jul 17, 2026 |
| NickieVerde | ridden | trail | activity #98597685 and 1 more | Jul 6, 2026 @ 2:01pm Jul 6, 2026 |
| TylerTN0Z8e | ridden | trail | activity #94474822 | May 10, 2026 @ 7:26pm May 10, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Don’t waste your time unless you like,... | Jul 19, 2026 @ 1:41pm Jul 19, 2026 | ||
| trail | Not sure why this trail gets so much hype,... | Jun 29, 2025 @ 12:15pm Jun 29, 2025 | ||
| trail | Don't forget to note the 588 feet of climbing,... | Mar 31, 2024 @ 7:46pm Mar 31, 2024 | ||
| trail | There’s a tree down before getting to the... | Feb 18, 2024 @ 10:52am Feb 18, 2024 | ||
| trail | Nov 23 has been cleared out a bit. Still a... | Nov 23, 2023 @ 7:54pm Nov 23, 2023 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k36 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge4 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k36 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge4 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 | 37 miles | 10,522 ft | 22 miles | 1,932 ft | #5,409 | #39 | 53 | 98 | 2 | 1,448 | |
| Gravel Bike | 2 | 11 miles | 2,165 ft | 8 miles | 1,919 ft | #7,053 | #2,208 | 11 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 1 mile | 148 ft | 1 mile | 148 ft | #7,732 | #52 | 4 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 2 | 4 miles | 722 ft | 1 mile | 1,457 ft | #3,574 | #11 | 9 | ||||
| Horse | 3 | 12 miles | 2,185 ft | 8 miles | 1,919 ft | 14 | ||||||
| Hike | 20 | 47 miles | 12,267 ft | 26 miles | 1,932 ft | #5,538 | #49 | 98 | 1 | 240 | ||
| Trail Running | 20 | 47 miles | 12,267 ft | 26 miles | 1,932 ft | #5,259 | #40 | 98 | 1 | 33 | ||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 1 | 10 miles | 2,018 ft | 7 miles | 1,588 ft | 14 | ||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 1 | 10 miles | 2,018 ft | 7 miles | 1,588 ft | 14 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Sherando?
Sherando has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sherando?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sherando are:
- Slacks Trail (4.3/5)
- Whiterock Gap (4.3/5)
- Torry Ridge (4.2/5)
- Dam Trail (4.1/5)
- Mill Creek Trail (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Sherando?
Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Sherando are:
- April (22 activities)
- May (17 activities)
- September (15 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Sherando?
There are 4 parking locations listed in Sherando. 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 Sherando?
The longest trail in Sherando is Bald Mountain Jeep Trail at 9.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Sherando?
The best hiking trails in Sherando are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Sherando?
The best trail running trails in Sherando are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Sherando?
Sherando has a total of 20 trails. Of those, 14 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Sherando to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Sherando?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Sherando is Kennedy Ridge with 1,519 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Sherando?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Sherando is Torry Ridge with 2,519 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Sherando?
Sherando supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Sherando?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Sherando is Kennedy Ridge with an average grade of 8.2%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Sherando?
The overall region status for Sherando is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 11 trails:
- Clear / Green: 8
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Sherando?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Sherando are: View all mountain biking routes in Sherando.
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What type of bike is most common in Sherando?
Based on activity log data, the most common bike types used in Sherando are:
- AM (2 activities)
- XC (1 activities)
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What is the highest summit in Sherando?
The highest summit in Sherando is Flint Mountain at 3,451 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Sherando?
The most popular Strava segments in Sherando are:
- slacks split to upper lake (1,166 athletes)
- Rocks (1,162 athletes)
- slaks to sherando pkng lot (1,045 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Sherando?
Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Sherando. View all adaptive trails in Sherando for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Sherando?
There are 1 upcoming events in Sherando. View upcoming events.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Sherando?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Sherando are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Sherando?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Sherando are:
- Slacks Access Lower (2/5)
- Turkey Pen Trail (3/5)
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