2.6 miles
Distance
168 ft
Climb
-168 ft
Descent
885 ft
High Point
1 ft
Altitude change
796 ft
Altitude min
881 ft
Altitude start
883 ft
Altitude end
-13.5%
Grade max
16.3%
Grade min
4,386 ft
Distance climb
4,567 ft
Distance down
4,537 ft
Distance flat

Gentle Cycle is a 3 mile "lolipop" shaped loop designed for beginners at Haw Ridge. It still has some rocks, roots and climbs but is the easiest option at Haw. The route begins and ends at Joey's trail by the Dirt Lab.

Detailed Description
Gentle Cycle is a 3 mile popular easy route located near Haw Ridge Park. This mountain bike primary route can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating. This route includes 10 trails. This route climbs 168 ft with a max elevation of 885 ft then descends -168 ft.
Tags
RidgelineRockyRooty

Links

Local Trail Association

Local trail association
Clinch Valley Trail Alliance (www.clinchvalleytrailalliance.org)
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Stats

  • Distance
    3 miles
  • Altitude min
    796 ft
  • Altitude start
    881 ft
  • Altitude end
    883 ft
  • Climb
    168 ft
  • Descent
    -168 ft
  • Grade max
    -13.5%
  • Grade min
    16.3%
  • Distance climb
    4,386 ft
  • Distance down
    4,567 ft
  • Distance flat
    4,537 ft

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Trails in Route

Nutmeg495 ft
Old Edgemoor909 ft
Mike's Trail3,281 ft
Mikes Trail308 ft
Buzzard Bluff1,257 ft
Beaver1,503 ft
Old Edgemoor1,181 ft
Little Skittle299 ft
Nutmeg682 ft

Details

  • Riding area
    Haw Ridge Park
  • Primary Activity
    Mountain Bike
  • Difficulty rating
    Green
  • Route Type
    Loop
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Bike type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical rating
    Easy

Directions

  1. Walk southeast on Joey's Trail.
  2. Continue for 30 meters.
  3. Keep left to stay on Joey's Trail.
  4. Continue for 10 meters.
  5. Keep left to take Nutmeg.
  6. Continue for 200 meters.
  7. Turn left onto Soccer.
  8. Continue for 300 meters.
  9. Walk east on Old Edgemoor.
  10. Continue for 200 meters.
  11. Keep left to stay on Old Edgemoor.
  12. Continue for 100 meters.
  13. Keep right to take Mike's Trail.
  14. Continue for 200 meters.
  15. Keep left to stay on Mike's Trail.
  16. Continue for 700 meters.
  17. Keep straight to stay on Mike's Trail.
  18. Continue for less than 10 meters.
  19. Keep left to take Mikes Trail.
  20. Continue for 200 meters.
  21. Turn right onto Buzzard Bluff.
  22. Continue for 500 meters.
  23. Turn left onto Beaver.
  24. Continue for 500 meters.
  25. Walk southwest on Old Edgemoor.
  26. Continue for 400 meters.
  27. Turn left onto Saddle Trail.
  28. Continue for 100 meters.
  29. Turn right onto Permanent Press.
  30. Continue for 40 meters.
  31. Walk southwest on Soccer.
  32. Continue for 200 meters.
  33. Turn right onto Nutmeg.
  34. Continue for 200 meters.
  35. Bear right onto Joey's Trail.
  36. Continue for 40 meters.
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