more stats
2,323 ft
Distance
-260 ft
Descent
00:04:32
Avg time
-260 ft
Altitude change
2,010 ft
Altitude min
2,271 ft
Altitude max
2,271 ft
Altitude start
2,011 ft
Altitude end
-11.2%
Grade
-21.1%
Grade max
-4.9%
Grade min
2,323 ft
Distance down
00:04:32
Avg time

Indian Pipe Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Poverty Creek
    Blacksburg, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 55 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104725 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #150578 in Trail Running
    • #147399 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #725 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #1,327 in Trail Running
    • #1,446 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

A ripping descent with numerous senders and berms.

Tags
Berms

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 21 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 18 miles avg distance
All
  • 48 rides
  • Last: Nov 8, 2026
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Indian Pipe Trail Reports

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Mar 24, 2023 @ 5:52am
Mar 24, 2023
Jan 20, 2023 @ 5:28pm
Jan 20, 2023
 All dry despite 39 degree weather
Mar 28, 2021 @ 5:22am
Mar 28, 2021
 It was like riding a creek bed on every trail. Extremely fun, but dirty!
Mar 1, 2021 @ 12:01am
Mar 1, 2021
Oct 4, 2020 @ 1:11pm
Oct 4, 2020
 Tree still down before uphill double
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Status:
on Mar 24, 2023
Dry
Avg: 4.21 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4.7 ★★★★★
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      4 ★ 33%
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      1 Review & Comments

      UzhM8
      Very fun descent with some short jumps and steep sections. Would not recommend going up, but going down is recommended to anyone with intermediate + level skills.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Indian Pipe located?
      Indian Pipe is located in Poverty Creek, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Poverty Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.26263, -80.52228.
      ▼ How hard is Indian Pipe?
      Indian Pipe is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 11.2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Indian Pipe?
      The trail has 260 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,010 ft to 2,271 ft.
      ▼ Is Indian Pipe a point to point trail?
      Indian Pipe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Indian Pipe?
      Indian Pipe is 2,323 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Indian Pipe?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Indian Pipe. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Indian Pipe? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Indian Pipe are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Indian Pipe?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Indian Pipe. The trail is 2,323 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Indian Pipe?
      Indian Pipe is a moderately popular trail. There have been 506 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 546 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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