Mountain Bike

43.2 miles

Distance

6,457 ft

Climb

-6,449 ft

Descent

2,192 ft

High Point

Legend has it, that long before the water of Carvins Cove flooded the farmland once known as Happy Valley, a strange and shadowy gilled creature roamed the bogs and waterways…

Now, for reasons unknown, sightings of an unusual reptilian figure have been widely reported. This fall, a brigade of endurance mountain bike racers will be sent in to investigate, exploring 40+ miles of dark backwoods while simultaneously competing for the ultimate prize: the XXC-VA state championship

Virginia’s Blue Ridge’s Creature From Carvins Cove invites mountain bike racers from across the state and beyond to witness the wonders of Carvins Cove’s gnarliest singletrack! Shorter option? Yes we have a 15-mile XC route.

Our title sponsor, Virginia's Blue Ridge, has compiled a resource for bike friendly lodging: https://www.visitroanokeva.com/biking/bike-friendly-lodging.

There is also free camping at GO Fest grounds, River's Edge North on the river in the shadow of Carilion Clinic.

Detailed Description

Creature From Carvins Cove XCM is a 43 mile less popular extreme race route located near Roanoke Virginia. This mountain bike only route. This route includes 18 trails. This route climbs 6,457 ft with a max elevation of 2,192 ft then descends -6,449 ft.

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Blue Ridge Off-Road Cyclists (blueridgeoffroadcyclists.org)

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Past Events

- 20 Oct 2019
Virginia's Blue Ridge Creature from Carvins Cove XC and XCM VA State Championship
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Trails in Route

	Happy Valley Fire Road				3 miles
	Schoolhouse				2 miles
	Little Bell				1,371 ft
	Enchanted Forest				1,755 ft
	Tuck-A-Way				1 mile
	Araminta				3,494 ft
	The Trough				5,256 ft
	Buck				1 mile
	Hotel				1 mile
	The Gauntlet				2 miles
	Lakeside Trail				4 miles
	Upper Comet				1 mile
	Lower Comet				4,029 ft
	4 Gorge				4 miles
	Bennett Springs Loop - South				1,752 ft
	Rattlin' Run				2 miles
	Arrowhead				2 miles

Route POI

	Downshift Bikes Aid Station	Aid Station
	Just The Right Gear Aid Station	Aid Station

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Race Course
Riding area

Carvin's Cove
Primary Activity

Mountain Bike
Difficulty rating

Double Black Diamond
Route Type

Loop
Bike type

AM, XC
Ridelogs

6

More Stats for Creature From Carvins Cove XCM mountain bike route

Altitude min

1,175 ft
Altitude start

1,185 ft
Altitude end

1,194 ft
Grade max

-55.8%
Grade min

75.2%
Distance climb

19 miles
Distance down

18 miles
Distance flat

7 miles

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trail	date	description
Arrowhead	Mar 24, 2023 @ 11:17am Mar 24, 2023
4 Gorge	Mar 24, 2023 @ 5:07am Mar 24, 2023
The Gauntlet	Mar 24, 2023 @ 5:07am Mar 24, 2023
Lakeside Trail	Mar 24, 2023 @ 5:07am Mar 24, 2023
Schoolhouse	Mar 21, 2023 @ 2:34am Mar 21, 2023	Good shape for the most part.

Creature From Carvins Cove XCM route