more stats
2,726 ft
Distance
145 ft
Climb
00:07:02
Avg time
146 ft
Altitude change
1,339 ft
Altitude min
1,486 ft
Altitude max
1,339 ft
Altitude start
1,486 ft
Altitude end
5.4%
Grade
-0.6%
Grade max
26.4%
Grade min
2,195 ft
Distance climb
16 ft
Distance down
292 ft
Distance flat
00:07:02
Avg time

First Deck Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carvin's Cove
    Roanoke, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 55 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #115441 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #53988 in E-Biking
    • #154113 in Trail Running
    • #110765 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #821 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #184 in E-Biking
    • #1,362 in Trail Running
    • #1,069 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Roanoke City

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AI Generated Description

First Deck is a 2,726 ft less popular green difficulty singletrack trail located near Roanoke Virginia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 145 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 63 rides
  • Last: Sep 4, 2026
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First Deck Trail Reports

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Feb 12, 2026 @ 1:14pm (America/New_York)
Feb 12, 2026
 Freeze Thaw - avoid rutting
Jun 2, 2021 @ 8:54am
Jun 2, 2021
Mar 28, 2021 @ 12:01pm
Mar 28, 2021
Sep 7, 2020 @ 7:57am
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May 24, 2020 @ 6:00am
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on Feb 12, 2026
Freeze/thaw Cycle
Avg: 4.09 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is First Deck located?
      First Deck 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 37.35923, -79.98859.
      ▼ How hard is First Deck?
      First Deck is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 5.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for First Deck?
      First Deck has 145 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,339 ft to 1,486 ft.
      ▼ Is First Deck a point to point trail?
      First Deck is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is First Deck?
      First Deck is 2,726 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on First Deck?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on First Deck. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access First Deck? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to First Deck are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride First Deck?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride First Deck. The trail is 2,726 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is First Deck?
      First Deck is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 455 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 479 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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