more stats
4,275 ft
Distance
159 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:08:22
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
00:08:22
Avg time

Running Cedar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Millstone Ridge
    Blacksburg, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #17709 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72878 in Trail Running
    • #91413 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #104 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #622 in Trail Running
    • #931 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

Tags
Rock gardens

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 12 miles average
6 Months
  • 56 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 172 rides
  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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Running Cedar Trail Reports

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on Oct 12, 2024
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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      Directions to running-cedar trailhead (37.272410, -80.456780)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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 159 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,679 ft to 2,833 ft.
      ▼ 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 4,275 ft 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.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Running Cedar?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Running Cedar are:
      • September (27 activities)
      • August (21 activities)
      • April (17 activities)
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      ▼ 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?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride Running Cedar. The trail is 4,275 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Running Cedar?
      Running Cedar is a very popular trail. There have been 1,155 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,416 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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