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7.1 miles
Distance
588 ft
Climb
-2,519 ft
Descent
01:11:06
Avg time
-1,931 ft
Altitude change
1,594 ft
Altitude min
3,525 ft
Altitude max
3,525 ft
Altitude start
1,594 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-56.3%
Grade max
36.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
5 miles
Distance down
1,722 ft
Distance flat
01:11:06
Avg time

Torry Ridge Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Sherando Lake Area
    Sherando, Virginia
  • AKA
    Torrey Ridge
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #110495 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #305036 in Trail Running
    • #297635 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #767 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #2,610 in Trail Running
    • #2,697 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden

Very challenging technical ridge ride with a couple of tough rock gardens. Punchy climbs with loose rocks mixed into a lot of downhill riding.

Tags
LooseRidgelineRock gardens

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles average
6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
All
  • 15 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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Torry Ridge Trail Reports

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Apr 3, 2026 @ 11:52am (America/New_York)
Apr 3, 2026
 One tree down on the second half, but overall in great condition
Apr 27, 2025 @ 4:30pm
Apr 27, 2025
 Top section to Slacks is in perfect condition. The final descent to the Chimney is very grown in with one tree down.
Mar 31, 2024 @ 7:48pm
Mar 31, 2024
 Good to go
Feb 15, 2024 @ 4:00pm
Feb 15, 2024
 Good to go
Feb 15, 2024 @ 4:00pm
Feb 15, 2024
 Good to go
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Status:
on Apr 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.21 (9 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Jul 4, 2018 @ 9:32pm
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      4.0 ★★★★★
      9 Ratings
      5 ★ 44%
      4 ★ 33%
      3 ★ 11%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 11%

      5 Reviews & Comments

      husszt
      Not sure why this trail gets so much hype, first mile or two are fun, then the last mile is awesome but everything in the middle is borderline miserable.
      RyanVm17
      Don't forget to note the 588 feet of climbing, I ended up hiking almost all of that. The downhil bits are super fun and technical though! Proper type 2 fun all around.
      Vamtnboi
      Just brushed Nov 23 and clear. Slack and ridge ride. Still rocky. Riding down to the furnis is fun

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Torry Ridge located?
      Torry Ridge is located in Sherando Lake Area, Sherando, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Sherando Lake Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.91746, -79.06242.
      ▼ How hard is Torry Ridge?
      Torry Ridge is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Torry Ridge?
      Torry Ridge has 588 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,519 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,594 ft to 3,525 ft.
      ▼ Is Torry Ridge a point to point trail?
      Torry Ridge is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Torry Ridge?
      Torry Ridge is 7.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Torry Ridge?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Torry Ridge. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Torry Ridge? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Torry Ridge are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Torry Ridge?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 11 minutes to ride Torry Ridge. The trail is 7.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Torry Ridge?
      Torry Ridge is a moderately popular trail. There have been 135 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 130 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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