more stats
2,451 ft
Distance
303 ft
Climb
00:08:03
Avg time
307 ft
Altitude change
1,580 ft
Altitude min
1,887 ft
Altitude max
1,580 ft
Altitude start
1,886 ft
Altitude end
12.5%
Grade
3.4%
Grade max
35.1%
Grade min
2,451 ft
Distance climb
00:08:03
Avg time

Old Trough Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carvin's Cove
    Roanoke, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    20 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #322620 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #83242 in E-Biking
    • #439897 in Trail Running
    • #444362 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #2,016 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #242 in E-Biking
    • #3,379 in Trail Running
    • #3,556 in Hiking
  • 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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Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 3 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Old Trough?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Old Trough are:
      • September (2 activities)
      • October (2 activities)
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      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Old Trough?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Old Trough. The trail is 2,451 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Old Trough?
      Old Trough is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 10 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 10 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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