8.2 miles
Distance
856 ft
Climb
-874 ft
Descent
1,625 ft
High Point

WARNING: RIDERS ARE LIABLE TO BOIL

Come boil over on this loop!!

Detailed Description
Carvins Boil Loop is a 8 mile popular intermediate route located near Roanoke Virginia. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 5 trails. This route climbs 856 ft with a max elevation of 1,625 ft then descends -874 ft.
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  • Riding area
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Blue
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Moderate
More Stats for Carvins Boil Loop mountain bike route
  • Altitude min
    1,192 ft
  • Altitude start
    1,302 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,283 ft
  • Grade max
    -42.2%
  • Grade min
    39.5%
  • Distance climb
    4 miles
  • Distance down
    4 miles
  • Distance flat
    4,127 ft
Avg: 5 (1 votes)
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Jeff Lenosky Trail Boss: Ratlin Run Carvins...
Jeff Lenosky Trail Boss: Ratlin Run Carvins Cove, VA
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Jan 4, 2017
Gopro: Tuck-A-Way
Gopro: Tuck-A-Way
trail: Tuck-A-Way
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Dec 28, 2014
Descending Tuck-A-Way at Carvin's Cove. Filmed with a handlebar-mounted Gopro Hero 3 Silver.

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