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3.6 miles
Distance
232 ft
Climb
-250 ft
Descent
00:41:10
Avg time
-18 ft
Altitude change
1,611 ft
Altitude min
1,861 ft
Altitude max
1,742 ft
Altitude start
1,726 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-12.6%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,644 ft
Distance flat
00:41:10
Avg time

Blacks Run Loop Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Clifton Forge
    , Virginia
  • Ref Number
    #353
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #301545 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #271341 in Trail Running
    • #229810 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,861 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #2,309 in Trail Running
    • #2,296 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    National Forest Service

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AI Generated Description

Blacks Run Loop Trail is a 4 mile moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Clifton Forge Virginia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 41 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • Last: May 15, 2026
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Sep 11, 2025 @ 5:16pm (America/Kentucky/Monticello)
Sep 11, 2025
 reporter This is a NFS service road for half the distance that connects to a trail forming the loop. The trail part is wildly overgrown and in need of...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blacks Run Loop Trail located?
      Blacks Run Loop Trail is located in Clifton Forge, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Clifton Forge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.91768, -79.61003.
      ▼ How hard is Blacks Run Loop Trail?
      Blacks Run Loop Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blacks Run Loop Trail?
      Blacks Run Loop Trail has 232 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 250 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,611 ft to 1,861 ft.
      ▼ Is Blacks Run Loop Trail a point to point trail?
      Blacks Run Loop Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blacks Run Loop Trail?
      Blacks Run Loop Trail is 3.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blacks Run Loop Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blacks Run Loop Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Blacks Run Loop Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Blacks Run Loop Trail are:
      • May (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Blacks Run Loop Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blacks Run Loop Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blacks Run Loop Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 41 minutes to ride Blacks Run Loop Trail. The trail is 3.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blacks Run Loop Trail?
      Blacks Run Loop Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 3 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 4 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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