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1.6 miles
Distance
144 ft
Climb
-142 ft
Descent
00:17:03
Avg time
3 ft
Altitude change
228 ft
Altitude min
332 ft
Altitude max
229 ft
Altitude start
233 ft
Altitude end
-19.6%
Grade max
14.5%
Grade min
2,579 ft
Distance climb
3,041 ft
Distance down
2,927 ft
Distance flat
00:17:03
Avg time

Burke Heights Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Palmyra
    , Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #206064 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #124873 in Trail Running
    • #78932 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,330 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #1,077 in Trail Running
    • #846 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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AI Generated Description

Burke Heights Loop is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Palmyra Virginia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 144 ft blue climb. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Sep 29, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Burke Heights Loop located?
      Burke Heights Loop is located in Palmyra, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Palmyra trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.87874, -78.28436.
      ▼ How hard is Burke Heights Loop?
      Burke Heights Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Burke Heights Loop?
      Burke Heights Loop has 144 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 142 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 228 ft to 332 ft.
      ▼ Is Burke Heights Loop a point to point trail?
      Burke Heights Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Burke Heights Loop?
      Burke Heights Loop is 1.6 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Burke Heights Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Burke Heights Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Burke Heights Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Burke Heights Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Burke Heights Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 23 minutes to ride Burke Heights Loop. The trail is 1.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Burke Heights Loop?
      Burke Heights Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 105 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 116 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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