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3,584 ft
Distance
117 ft
Climb
-157 ft
Descent
00:11:06
Avg time
-40 ft
Altitude change
1,229 ft
Altitude min
1,315 ft
Altitude max
1,315 ft
Altitude start
1,275 ft
Altitude end
-1.108%
Grade
-24.272%
Grade max
29.789%
Grade min
1,282 ft
Distance climb
2,156 ft
Distance down
145 ft
Distance flat
00:11:06
Avg time

Araminta Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carvin's Cove
    Roanoke, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #124590 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32236 in E-Biking
    • #223407 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Roanoke City

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Araminta is a 3,584 ft less popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Roanoke Virginia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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Aug 10, 2026 @ 9:19am (America/New_York)
Aug 10, 2026
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Jul 31, 2026 @ 10:44am (America/New_York)
Jul 31, 2026
 Tree down on Araminta. Close to Kerncliff and Araminta intersection.
Feb 12, 2026 @ 1:14pm (America/New_York)
Feb 12, 2026
 Freeze Thaw - avoid rutting
Jul 16, 2025 @ 9:08am
Jul 16, 2025
 Tree down at sign
Aug 30, 2023 @ 9:25am
Aug 30, 2023
 Multiple trees down. Difficult to see trail
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Araminta located?
        Araminta 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 37.39116, -79.96249.
        ▼ How hard is Araminta?
        Araminta is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.108%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Araminta?
        Araminta has 117 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 157 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,229 ft to 1,315 ft.
        ▼ Is Araminta a point to point trail?
        Araminta is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Araminta?
        Araminta is 3,584 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Araminta?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Araminta. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Araminta?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Araminta are:
        • November (5 activities)
        • May (3 activities)
        • June (3 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Araminta? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Araminta are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Araminta?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Araminta. The trail is 3,584 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Araminta?
        Araminta is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 178 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 174 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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