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1.0 mile
Distance
213 ft
Climb
-196 ft
Descent
00:11:28
Avg time
17 ft
Altitude change
2,010 ft
Altitude min
2,200 ft
Altitude max
2,010 ft
Altitude start
2,028 ft
Altitude end
0.3%
Grade
-23.8%
Grade max
28.5%
Grade min
2,736 ft
Distance climb
2,408 ft
Distance down
240 ft
Distance flat
00:11:28
Avg time

Pigment Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hoover Mountain Bike Area
    Pulaski, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #20778 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #420150 in Trail Running
    • #74367 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #123 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #3,242 in Trail Running
    • #822 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    New River Trail State Park

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AI Generated Description

Pigment Loop is a 1 mile popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Pulaski Virginia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 213 ft green climb. It features berm. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

The trail connects to the access road just up the hill from Miner's

Tags
Berms
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles average
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  • 11 rides
  • 7 miles avg distance
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Pigment Loop Trail Reports

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Mar 23, 2025 @ 2:38pm
Mar 23, 2025
Lot of downed trees on the one side, the fast stuff along Umber is clear, but on the way up,and on the interesting back end of the loop....
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      A6eooJV A6eooJV
      north-east portion's jump line now covered in loose gravel, instead of packed clay

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Pigment Loop located?
      Pigment Loop is located in Hoover Mountain Bike Area, Pulaski, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Hoover Mountain Bike Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 36.94449, -80.72424.
      ▼ How hard is Pigment Loop?
      Pigment Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Pigment Loop?
      Pigment Loop has 213 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 196 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,010 ft to 2,200 ft.
      ▼ Is Pigment Loop a point to point trail?
      Pigment Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Pigment Loop?
      Pigment Loop is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Pigment Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Pigment Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Pigment Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Pigment Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Pigment Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Pigment Loop. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Pigment Loop?
      Pigment Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 32 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 69 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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