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2.1 miles
Distance
220 ft
Climb
-141 ft
Descent
00:21:28
Avg time
79 ft
Altitude change
1,360 ft
Altitude min
1,463 ft
Altitude max
1,365 ft
Altitude start
1,444 ft
Altitude end
0.7%
Grade
-27.4%
Grade max
34.7%
Grade min
4,915 ft
Distance climb
5,187 ft
Distance down
1,227 ft
Distance flat
00:21:28
Avg time

4 Gorge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carvin's Cove
    Roanoke, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #6791 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #18660 in E-Biking
    • #74325 in Trail Running
    • #37211 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Roanoke City

Flatter XC style trail with gradual ups and downs. As the name suggests it goes through a few drainages, descending towards each one and climbing back out.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 133 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 855 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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4 Gorge Trail Reports

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Jul 13, 2026 @ 12:03am (America/Vancouver)
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Jul 12, 2026 @ 6:47am (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Jul 12, 2026
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Jul 11, 2026 @ 11:00pm (America/New_York)
Jul 11, 2026
 reporter This trail is a part of the USA Cycling XCM National Championship and is closed to the public on Sunday, July 12
Apr 11, 2026 @ 10:53am (America/New_York)
Apr 11, 2026
 Trail clear. Pop a Claritin though, tons of pollen 🤣
Mar 20, 2026 @ 7:43pm (America/New_York)
Mar 20, 2026
 reporter Tree down. Location unknown… saw the report/photo on Strava & adding it here.
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        Directions to 4-gorge trailhead (37.384310, -80.003030)
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        4 Reviews & Comments

        erwinberry erwinberry
        This was a fun flowy trail That is a great warm-up for intermediate or experienced riders.
        AvidTrailRider AvidTrailRider
        Nice XC trail that goes up and down a few times, the descents have good flow

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is 4 Gorge located?
        4 Gorge is located in Carvin's Cove, Roanoke, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Carvin's Cove trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.38431, -80.00303.
        ▼ How hard is 4 Gorge?
        4 Gorge is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.7%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for 4 Gorge?
        4 Gorge has 220 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 141 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,360 ft to 1,463 ft.
        ▼ Is 4 Gorge a point to point trail?
        4 Gorge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is 4 Gorge?
        4 Gorge is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on 4 Gorge?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on 4 Gorge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access 4 Gorge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to 4 Gorge are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride 4 Gorge?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 24 minutes to ride 4 Gorge. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is 4 Gorge?
        4 Gorge is a very popular trail. There have been 3,941 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4,250 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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