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1.5 miles
Distance
92 ft
Climb
-425 ft
Descent
00:09:19
Avg time
-334 ft
Altitude change
1,154 ft
Altitude min
1,581 ft
Altitude max
1,487 ft
Altitude start
1,155 ft
Altitude end
-4.1%
Grade
-20.2%
Grade max
15.7%
Grade min
1,647 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
758 ft
Distance flat
00:09:19
Avg time

Monument Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mill Mountain
    Roanoke, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #22827 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #40122 in E-Biking
    • #42339 in Trail Running
    • #82946 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Monument is a singletrack trail that descends from the "big bikes" on Mill Mountain Parkway to the "old road." It can be ridden in either direction, and features some high-speed bench cut sections (when descending) and several areas with loose rock "gardens."

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 379 rides
  • Last: Sep 24, 2026
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Monument Trail Reports

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Aug 10, 2026 @ 5:05pm (America/New_York)
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Apr 15, 2026 @ 10:12pm (America/New_York)
Apr 15, 2026
 reporter Tree down towards teh bottom near the last banked right hand turn after the chunky rock section. Not really passable on a bike. The tree itself is...
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Avg: 4.17 (6 votes)
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      Directions to monument trailhead (37.243190, -79.937110)
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      5:10 | 322 | Jul 10, 2016 , Roanoke
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      4:30 | 140 | Oct 20, 2013 , Roanoke
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      2:52 | 174 | Oct 20, 2013 , Roanoke

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Monument located?
      Monument is located in Mill Mountain, Roanoke, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Mill Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.24319, -79.93711.
      ▼ How hard is Monument?
      Monument is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 4.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Monument?
      Monument has 92 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 425 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,154 ft to 1,581 ft.
      ▼ Is Monument a point to point trail?
      Monument is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Monument?
      Monument is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Monument?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Monument. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Monument?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Monument are:
      • July (21 activities)
      • April (19 activities)
      • August (17 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Monument? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Monument are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Monument?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 9 minutes to ride Monument. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Monument?
      Monument is a very popular trail. There have been 2,601 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,530 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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