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2.4 miles
Distance
1,130 ft
Climb
00:45:11
Avg time
1,130 ft
Altitude change
1,164 ft
Altitude min
2,294 ft
Altitude max
1,164 ft
Altitude start
2,293 ft
Altitude end
9.1%
Grade
-1.7%
Grade max
49.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
302 ft
Distance down
157 ft
Distance flat
00:45:11
Avg time

Iron Ore Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Roaring Run
    Fincastle, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #183860 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #406232 in Trail Running
    • #310092 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,213 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #3,196 in Trail Running
    • #2,788 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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Iron Ore is a 2 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Fincastle Virginia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 45 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Iron Ore located?
      Iron Ore is located in Roaring Run, Fincastle, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Roaring Run trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.70709, -79.89323.
      ▼ How hard is Iron Ore?
      Iron Ore is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 9.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Iron Ore?
      Iron Ore has 1,130 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,164 ft to 2,294 ft.
      ▼ Is Iron Ore a point to point trail?
      Iron Ore is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Iron Ore?
      Iron Ore is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Iron Ore?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Iron Ore. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Iron Ore?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Iron Ore are:
      • March (1 activities)
      • November (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Iron Ore? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Iron Ore are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Iron Ore?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 45 minutes to ride Iron Ore. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Iron Ore?
      Iron Ore is a very popular trail. There have been 20 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 27 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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