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3,625 ft
Distance
-234 ft
Descent
00:04:55
Avg time
-236 ft
Altitude change
2,144 ft
Altitude min
2,381 ft
Altitude max
2,381 ft
Altitude start
2,146 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-20.3%
Grade max
3,520 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:04:55
Avg time

Royale Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Poverty Creek
    Blacksburg, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Blue (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #36727 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #84154 in Trail Running
    • #177615 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2015

When descending, doubletrack with gradual turns and a sandy/rocky surface that progressively gets narrower and rockier as you near the forest service road.

Trail Supporters

  • USFS
    Land Manager
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 29 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
All
  • 215 rides
  • Last: Sep 15, 2026
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on May 6, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (6 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Poverty Creek MTB - Royale Trail
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Royale located?
      Royale is located in Poverty Creek, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Poverty Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.27911, -80.48404.
      ▼ How hard is Royale?
      Royale is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Royale?
      The trail has 234 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,144 ft to 2,381 ft.
      ▼ Is Royale a point to point trail?
      Royale is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Royale?
      Royale is 3,625 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Royale?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Royale. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Royale? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Royale are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Royale?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Royale. The trail is 3,625 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Royale?
      Royale is a very popular trail. There have been 2,217 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,462 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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