more stats
407 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:00:56
Avg time
4 ft
Altitude change
4,700 ft
Altitude min
4,707 ft
Altitude max
4,700 ft
Altitude start
4,705 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-4.7%
Grade max
3.4%
Grade min
285 ft
Distance climb
82 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat
00:00:56
Avg time

Red Circle Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snowshoe Backcountry
    Snowshoe Village, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #212428 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #129550 in Trail Running
    • #74763 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #863 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #465 in Trail Running
    • #258 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Snowshoe Mountain

Small entrance loop

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 24 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 60 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Red Circle Loop located?
      Red Circle Loop is located in Snowshoe Backcountry, Snowshoe Village, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Snowshoe Backcountry trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.42235, -79.99464.
      ▼ How hard is Red Circle Loop?
      Red Circle Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.9%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Red Circle Loop?
      Red Circle Loop has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,700 ft to 4,707 ft.
      ▼ Is Red Circle Loop a point to point trail?
      Red Circle Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Red Circle Loop?
      Red Circle Loop is 407 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Red Circle Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Red Circle Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Red Circle Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Red Circle Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Red Circle Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Red Circle Loop. The trail is 407 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Red Circle Loop?
      Red Circle Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 303 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 384 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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