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4,275 ft
Distance
159 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:09:10
Avg time
135 ft
Altitude change
2,679 ft
Altitude min
2,833 ft
Altitude max
2,698 ft
Altitude start
2,835 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-13.2%
Grade max
15.3%
Grade min
2,963 ft
Distance climb
1,145 ft
Distance down
167 ft
Distance flat
00:09:10
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Running Cedar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
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  • Riding Area
    Millstone Ridge
    Blacksburg, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Undulating clay singletrack with optional dirt and rock features, and moderate grades. A nice alternative to the fire road

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  • 15 miles average
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  • 46 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Running Cedar

        ▼ Where is Running Cedar located?
        Running Cedar is located in Millstone Ridge, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Millstone Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.27241, -80.45678.
        ▼ How hard is Running Cedar?
        Running Cedar is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 3.2%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Running Cedar?
        Running Cedar has 48 m of elevation gain. The trail has 7 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 817 m to 864 m.
        ▼ Is Running Cedar a point to point trail?
        Running Cedar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Running Cedar?
        Running Cedar is 1.3 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Running Cedar?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Running Cedar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Running Cedar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Running Cedar are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Running Cedar?
        The estimated time to ride Running Cedar is approximately 9 minutes. The trail is 1.3 km long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Running Cedar?
        Running Cedar is a very popular trail. There have been 1,021 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,259 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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