more stats
407 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
00:01:07
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
00:01:07
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 [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #174562 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #70637 in Trail Running
    • #29353 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

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 24 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 59 rides
  • Last: Sep 6, 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Red Circle Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Red Circle Loop are:
      • July (13 activities)
      • May (9 activities)
      • June (8 activities)
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      ▼ 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?
      The estimated time to ride Red Circle Loop is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 407 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Red Circle Loop?
      Red Circle Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 294 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 373 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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