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2,451 ft
Distance
303 ft
Climb
1,887 ft
High Point
307 ft
Altitude change
1,580 ft
Altitude min
1,580 ft
Altitude start
1,886 ft
Altitude end
12.5%
Grade
3.4%
Grade max
35.1%
Grade min
2,451 ft
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Old Trough Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carvin's Cove
    Roanoke, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Uphill Primary[+]
    • Uphill Primary for E-Biking
    • Uphill Primary for Trail Running
    • Uphill Primary for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Roanoke City

The o.g. Trough, recently replaced by a re-route thanks to the Roanoke Mountain Bike Alliance (RMBA). The old trail goes more straight up the mountain, whereas the reroute (now labeled as "The Trough") is a more gradual climbing trail up to the top

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Old Trough

        ▼ Where is Old Trough located?
        Old Trough 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 37.35989, -79.99822.
        ▼ How hard is Old Trough?
        Old Trough is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 12.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Old Trough?
        Old Trough has 303 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 1,580 ft to 1,887 ft.
        ▼ Is Old Trough a point to point trail?
        Old Trough is not a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Old Trough?
        Old Trough is 2,451 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Old Trough?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Old Trough. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Old Trough? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Old Trough are: View all parking locations in the area.

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