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1.3 miles
Distance
560 ft
Climb
-23 ft
Descent
00:20:42
Avg time
537 ft
Altitude change
1,358 ft
Altitude min
1,895 ft
Altitude max
1,358 ft
Altitude start
1,896 ft
Altitude end
7.9%
Grade
-12.5%
Grade max
36.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
249 ft
Distance down
318 ft
Distance flat
00:20:42
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The Trough Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCarvin's Cove
Roanoke, Virginia -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 95 in E-Biking
- 90 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land OwnerRoanoke City
The easy way to the top from the East side of the ridge and the East parking area. Also a good time going down with many option jumps but it is a quick down.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 5 rides
- 8 miles average
6 Months
- 58 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 464 rides
- Last: Jul 10, 2026
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Directions to the-trough trailhead
(37.358030, -79.991270)
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Trough
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Where is The Trough located?
The Trough 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 37.35803, -79.99127.
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How hard is The Trough?
The Trough is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for The Trough?
The Trough has 560 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 23 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,358 ft to 1,895 ft.
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How long is The Trough?
The Trough is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
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