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      No description for Spec Mines - Dody Ridge has been added yet! Login or register to submit one. Day Creek Lot google parking directions
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      Region Details
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      Region Status
      Caution as of May 28, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      22
      Trails Mountain Bike
      24
      Trails E-Bike
      12
      Trails Hike
      24
      Trails Trail Running
      24
      Total Distance
      51 miles
      Total Descent
      10,473 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,522 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      2,662 ft
      Reports
      76
      Photos
      5
      Ridden Counter
      895

      Photos of Spec Mines - Dody Ridge Mountain Bike

      report
      trail: Spec Mines
      71 |
      Nov 8, 2020 @ 9:55am
      Nov 8, 2020
      report
      trail: Dody Ridge
      132 |
      Apr 20, 2020 @ 7:47am
      Apr 20, 2020
      report
      trail: Mineshaft
      70 |
      Sep 12, 2019 @ 1:51pm
      Sep 12, 2019
      report
      trail: Mineshaft
      68 |
      Sep 12, 2019 @ 1:51pm
      Sep 12, 2019
      trail: Spec Mines
      101 |
      Jun 18, 2018 @ 5:55am
      Jun 18, 2018

      Videos of Spec Mines - Dody Ridge Mountain Bike

      Blue Ridge Parkway VA Epic - Dody Ridge and...
      trail: Spec Mines
      14:26 | 47 | Jan 27, 2023 , Troutville
      Blue Ridge Parkway VA Epic - Dody Ridge and...
      trail: Dody Ridge
      14:26 | 85 | Jan 27, 2023 , Troutville
      youtuber Exploring Virginia's Blue Ridge | Trail Boss...
      trail: Dody Ridge
      10:40 | 741 | Nov 6, 2018 , Troutville

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Blackhorse Gap Day Creek Side
      Sep 18, 2023 @ 9:23am
      Sep 18, 2023
      IdealOnly one branch and it was ridable..great...Jdbuttram
      Dody Holler
      Sep 9, 2023 @ 1:13pm
      Sep 9, 2023
      DryThe start of "Brokehand" has some tall...roanokemtb
      Dody Ridge
      Sep 9, 2023 @ 1:13pm
      Sep 9, 2023
      DryThe start of "Brokehand" has some tall...roanokemtb
      Blackhorse Gap Camp Bethel Side
      Aug 3, 2023 @ 12:26am
      Aug 3, 2023
      Dryroanokemtb
      Spec Mines
      Aug 3, 2023 @ 12:26am
      Aug 3, 2023
      Very DryPure single-track joy. Summer vegetation...roanokemtb
      Red Gate Hill
      May 28, 2023 @ 8:55am
      May 28, 2023
      UnknownTrail located on private property.bill32
      Mineshaft
      May 27, 2023 @ 6:31am
      May 27, 2023
      Variablebill32
      Glenwood Horse Trail (3004E)
      May 26, 2023 @ 1:14pm
      May 26, 2023
      Drybill32
      Sofa Trail
      May 25, 2023 @ 2:30pm
      May 25, 2023
      Idealbill32
      Levels (Level 1)
      May 25, 2023 @ 2:30pm
      May 25, 2023
      Variablebill32

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      JdbuttramaddreportBlackhorse Gap Day Creek Side
      Sep 19, 2023 @ 6:15am
      Sep 19, 2023
      roanokemtbaddreportDody Holler and 1 more
      Sep 9, 2023 @ 1:18pm
      Sep 9, 2023
      roanokemtbaddreportBlackhorse Gap Camp Bethel Side and 1 more
      Aug 3, 2023 @ 7:08am
      Aug 3, 2023
      masonskisriddentrailGlenwood Horse Trail (3004D)
      Jul 23, 2023 @ 3:50pm
      Jul 23, 2023
      maria-stellawishlistregionSpec Mines - Dody Ridge
      Jul 1, 2023 @ 8:15am
      Jul 1, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      appalachianmtbrtrailMineshaftFun ride. Nice quiet singletrack. If you're...
      Jan 5, 2023 @ 6:35pm
      Jan 5, 2023
      t-ricktrailSpec MinesFun trail. Mostly bench cut along the side of...
      Nov 8, 2020 @ 9:54am
      Nov 8, 2020
      ja-liutrailHammond HollowBeautiful smooth singletrack. No technical...
      May 28, 2020 @ 2:12pm
      May 28, 2020
      KylnmantrailDody RidgeCorrection: the first half-mile trail coming...
      Nov 1, 2019 @ 1:43pm
      Nov 1, 2019

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2351 miles10,472 ft25 miles1,522 ft
      #7,856#3,35357711,069
      E-Bike1229 miles3,852 ft13 miles1,348 ft
      #4,293#9376219
      Hike2451 miles10,472 ft25 miles1,522 ft
      #7,055#3,26277111
      Trail Running2451 miles10,472 ft25 miles1,522 ft
      #7,042#3,2507715
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