more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
-812 ft
Descent
00:08:18
Avg time
-812 ft
Altitude change
1,314 ft
Altitude min
2,126 ft
Altitude max
2,126 ft
Altitude start
1,316 ft
Altitude end
-12.3%
Grade
-50.9%
Grade max
-2.1%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance down
23 ft
Distance flat
00:08:18
Avg time

Royalty Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Carvin's Cove
    Roanoke, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #34000 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23175 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #207 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #86 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump
  • Land Owner
    Roanoke City

Royalty is steep, loose, and has a few rutted portions. There is a drop (with a ride-around-alt-line) at the top, then a number of steep chutes with small root-drops. High-speed senders round out the trail and make it an absolute hoot.

Tags
BermsDropsJumps
Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 5 miles average
6 Months
  • 30 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • 179 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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on Mar 23, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.34 (20 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to royalty trailhead (37.367890, -79.998050)
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      23:25 | 328 | Nov 17, 2024 , Roanoke
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      10:05 | 105 | Mar 25, 2024 , Roanoke
      Royalty at Carvins Cove High Speed Chase
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      4:40 | 345 | Mar 29, 2023 , Roanoke
      Royalty in 4k - Carvins Cove in the Snow!
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      6:17 | 358 | Jan 21, 2021 , Roanoke

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Creature from Carvins Cove Enduro Short Course Featured
      12 miles • 2,556 ft • 7 • Loop • Race •
      Stages: - Buck (to the creek crossing, no climbing in the stage) - Gauntlet - Royalty
      79
      Creature from Carvins Cove Enduro Long Course
      22 miles • 3,987 ft • 9 • Loop • Race •
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      20 Ratings
      5 ★ 75%
      4 ★ 10%
      3 ★ 5%
      2 ★ 5%
      1 ★ 5%

      8 Reviews & Comments

      Jmountainbike Jmountainbike
      Fun trail. Definitely rate it a solid black but not a double. No rollers or big drops.
      WillKeene545
      Such a fun trail. Just wish it was a bit longer.
      appalachianmtbr appalachianmtbr
      This and Gauntlet are both, on the signs at the park, Double Black. They are not the same level. Royalty is a lot more aggressive. Especially in the middle. One really crazy left hand turn that drops a solid 2 feet mid turn. Definitely not for smooth trail fans! Techy.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Royalty located?
      Royalty is located in Carvin's Cove, Roanoke, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Carvin's Cove trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.36789, -79.99805.
      ▼ How hard is Royalty?
      Royalty is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 12.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Royalty?
      The trail has 812 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,314 ft to 2,126 ft.
      ▼ How long is Royalty?
      Royalty is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Royalty?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Royalty. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Royalty?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Royalty are:
      • July (11 activities)
      • May (8 activities)
      • June (8 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Royalty? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Royalty are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Royalty?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Royalty. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Royalty?
      Royalty is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,485 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,415 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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