more stats
3,163 ft
Distance
11 ft
Climb
-362 ft
Descent
00:02:44
Avg time
-350 ft
Altitude change
1,322 ft
Altitude min
1,673 ft
Altitude max
1,673 ft
Altitude start
1,322 ft
Altitude end
-11.1%
Grade
-56.4%
Grade max
17.7%
Grade min
187 ft
Distance climb
2,740 ft
Distance down
240 ft
Distance flat
00:02:44
Avg time

Pickleback Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bryce Bike Park
    Basye, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #7525 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Ladder Bridge
  • Land Owner
    Bryce Resort

A fun and flowey bike park trail.
While most features you can take pretty small, they are big features, so check them out from the lift before hitting.

The trail has a few smaller jumps, then moves into some huge berms. That's when things get pretty large.
You've got a decent sized drop that leads you into the big step up, which is probably around 30 feet to the sweet spot.

After that there's a few more real fun wood features. The trail ducks into the woods for a bit and is a little more rough than the rest of it.

Access Info

Exit the lift and head right.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 7 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 85 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 425 rides
  • Last: Sep 13, 2026
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on May 8, 2026
Dry
Avg: 4.46 (20 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      4.6 ★★★★★
      20 Ratings
      5 ★ 70%
      4 ★ 20%
      3 ★ 10%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      3 Reviews & Comments

      Wlaurenzo
      This trail is fantastic. Definitely a double black if you want it to be (by clearing everything), but all drops have rollers and I think all jumps are table tops. There’s also a super fun and techy steep towards the end that’s much rockier/rootier than the rest of the park, which will send you flying into a rad tabletop! Be careful on that spirally bridge when it’s even just a little wet.
      yoimaninja yoimaninja
      Prob my favorite trail at Bryce! Really fast but with good flow. While it is rated double black, I found all the features to be very safe. You can take em as small or as big as you like.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pickleback located?
      Pickleback is located in Bryce Bike Park, Basye, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Bryce Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.81033, -78.76819.
      ▼ How hard is Pickleback?
      Pickleback is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 11.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pickleback?
      Pickleback has 11 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 362 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,322 ft to 1,673 ft.
      ▼ Is Pickleback a point to point trail?
      Yes, Pickleback is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Pickleback?
      Pickleback is 3,163 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pickleback?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Pickleback. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Pickleback?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Pickleback are:
      • October (55 activities)
      • September (35 activities)
      • May (32 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Pickleback? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pickleback are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pickleback?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Pickleback. The trail is 3,163 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pickleback?
      Pickleback is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2,812 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,486 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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