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        Region Status
        Caution as of Jun 25, 2026

        Stats

        Avg Trail Rating
        Trails (view details)
        32
        Trails Mountain Bike
        15
        Trails Horse
        3
        Trails Hike
        32
        Trails Trail Running
        32
        Trails Dirtbike/Moto
        1
        Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
        1
        Total Distance
        84 miles
        Total Descent
        17,342 ft
        Total Vertical
        3,381 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        3,999 ft
        Reports
        120
        Photos
        56
        Ridden Counter
        675
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        Popular Sherando Mountain Biking Trails

        100 4.6 3 miles 406 ft 199
        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.
        95 4.5 3 miles 896 ft 159
        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.
        65 4.0 5 miles 253 ft 111
        The 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 crossing that...
        75 2.0 411 ft 17 ft 107
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.
        25 4.0 7 miles 588 ft 99
        Very challenging technical ridge ride with a couple of tough rock gardens. Punchy climbs with loose rocks mixed into a lot of downhill riding.
        60 3.0 5,021 ft 16 ft 94
        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.
        80 3.0 1 mile 0 ft 83
        Easy fire road riding.
        40 3.5 1 mile 99 ft 64
        This trail descends from down to 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.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

        Today
        • 1 rides
        Yesterday
        • 1 rides
        Past Week
        • 3 rides

        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.
        12 miles 1,885 ft 2 Loop
        Birthday loop above Sherando Lake

        Photos of Sherando Mountain Bike

        81 |
        Jun 3, 2024 @ 4:46pm
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        215 |
        Dec 9, 2022 @ 4:03pm
        Dec 9, 2022
        235 |
        Mar 9, 2022 @ 1:12am
        Mar 9, 2022
        332 |
        Jul 12, 2020 @ 12:47pm
        Jul 12, 2020
        273 |
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        Jul 12, 2020
        106 |
        Jul 29, 2018 @ 5:52pm
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        99 |
        Jul 29, 2018 @ 5:51pm
        Jul 29, 2018
        442 |
        Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:32pm
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        404 |
        Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:32pm
        Jul 4, 2018
        402 |
        Jul 4, 2018 @ 5:11pm
        Jul 4, 2018

        Videos of Sherando Mountain Bike

        Whiterock Gap
        6:32 | 65 | Sep 6, 2020
        Slacks Trail
        4:59 | 30 | Sep 6, 2020
        trail: Dam Trail
        7:43 | 74 | Sep 5, 2020
        youtuber SHE'S NOT AFRAID TO GO FAST | Mountain Biking...
        13:11 | 275 | Jan 10, 2022 , Sherando
        youtuber SHE'S NOT AFRAID TO GO FAST | Mountain Biking...
        13:11 | 246 | Jan 10, 2022 , Sherando
        youtuber SHE'S NOT AFRAID TO GO FAST | Mountain Biking...
        13:11 | 443 | Jan 10, 2022 , Sherando
        Virginia mountain biking at Sherando.
        0:02 | 167 | Oct 8, 2021 , Sherando
        Biking Torry Ridge at Sherando Lake, VA [Some...
        10:28 | 1096 | Sep 27, 2020 , Sherando

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

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        NickieVerderiddentrailactivity #98597685 and 1 more
        Jul 6, 2026 @ 2:01pm
        1 day
        TylerTN0Z8eriddentrailactivity #94474822
        May 10, 2026 @ 7:26pm
        May 10, 2026
        TylerTN0Z8ewishlisttrailactivity #93670468
        Apr 29, 2026 @ 1:56pm
        Apr 29, 2026
        TylerTN0Z8ewishlisttrailactivity #93389934
        Apr 25, 2026 @ 1:59pm
        Apr 25, 2026
        rfadesvotetrailactivity #93038455 and 1 more
        Apr 20, 2026 @ 1:47pm
        Apr 20, 2026

        Recent Comments

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        husszttrailTorry RidgeNot sure why this trail gets so much hype,...
        Jun 29, 2025 @ 12:15pm
        Jun 29, 2025
        RyanVm17trailTorry RidgeDon't forget to note the 588 feet of climbing,...
        Mar 31, 2024 @ 7:46pm
        Mar 31, 2024
        kdoggesttrailWhiterock GapThere’s a tree down before getting to the...
        Feb 18, 2024 @ 10:52am
        Feb 18, 2024
        VamtnboitrailMill Creek TrailNov 23 has been cleared out a bit. Still a...
        Nov 23, 2023 @ 7:54pm
        Nov 23, 2023
        VamtnboitrailTorry RidgeJust brushed Nov 23 and clear. Slack and ridge...
        Nov 23, 2023 @ 7:47pm
        Nov 23, 2023

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
        Mountain Bike1548 miles12,644 ft30 miles2,162 ft
        #4,713#1,5815611621,444
        Horse312 miles2,185 ft8 miles1,919 ft
        24
        Hike3284 miles17,343 ft43 miles3,383 ft
        #3,556#1,247116221
        Trail Running3284 miles17,343 ft43 miles3,383 ft
        #3,154#92011632
        Dirtbike/Moto110 miles2,018 ft7 miles1,588 ft
        24
        ATV/ORV/OHV110 miles2,018 ft7 miles1,588 ft
        221

        Frequently Asked Questions About Sherando

        What are the best places to ride in Sherando?
        Sherando has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Sherando?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Sherando are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Sherando?
        Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Sherando are:
        • October (21 activities)
        • June (15 activities)
        • November (12 activities)
        Check the Sherando reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Sherando?
        There are 5 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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