more stats
5,021 ft
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-861 ft
Descent
00:12:47
Avg time
-845 ft
Altitude change
1,818 ft
Altitude min
2,673 ft
Altitude max
2,665 ft
Altitude start
1,820 ft
Altitude end
-16.82%
Grade
-40.768%
Grade max
11.242%
Grade min
346 ft
Distance climb
4,486 ft
Distance down
189 ft
Distance flat
00:12:47
Avg time

Blue Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sherando Lake Area
    Sherando, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #127245 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #115440 in Trail Running
    • #310323 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #922 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #994 in Trail Running
    • #2,794 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Narrow goat trail - not rideable uphill by most riders - sustained steep climb to the ridge - Not terribly long so useable as a quicker way to the ridge.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 27 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Blue Loop Trail Reports

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Jan 11, 2026 @ 5:00pm (America/New_York)
Jan 11, 2026
 Hike a bike on the way up!
Jun 8, 2024 @ 2:23am
Jun 8, 2024
 Crazy overgrown
Mar 4, 2024 @ 2:16am
Mar 4, 2024
Feb 15, 2024 @ 7:01am
Feb 15, 2024
Oct 17, 2020 @ 8:43am
Oct 17, 2020
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Status:
on Jan 11, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.45 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3.0 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 14%
      4 ★ 14%
      3 ★ 43%
      2 ★ 14%
      1 ★ 14%

      2 Reviews & Comments

      bmaddock13
      Rutted, rocky and fast. Such a good time!
      t-rick t-rick
      Steeper technical sections up top with large exposed boulders. Turns into more wide open downhills with loose rock. Steeper and more rutted out towards the bottom. Fun trail!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Blue Loop located?
      Blue Loop is located in Sherando Lake Area, Sherando, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Sherando Lake Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.93584, -78.99934.
      ▼ How hard is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 16.82%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 861 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,818 ft to 2,673 ft.
      ▼ Is Blue Loop a point to point trail?
      Blue Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is 5,021 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Blue Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Blue Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Blue Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Blue Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Blue Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 13 minutes to ride Blue Loop. The trail is 5,021 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Blue Loop?
      Blue Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 184 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 186 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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