more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
235 ft
Climb
-24 ft
Descent
00:13:33
Avg time
212 ft
Altitude change
1,192 ft
Altitude min
1,422 ft
Altitude max
1,211 ft
Altitude start
1,424 ft
Altitude end
3.2%
Grade
-5.3%
Grade max
24.6%
Grade min
4,662 ft
Distance climb
1,217 ft
Distance down
728 ft
Distance flat
00:13:33
Avg time

Tuck-A-Way Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Carvin's Cove
    Roanoke, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Green (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #71238 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #39380 in E-Biking
    • #352889 in Trail Running
    • #153669 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #473 in Mountain Biking · Virginia [+]
    • #144 in E-Biking
    • #2,948 in Trail Running
    • #1,528 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Roanoke City

Fun singletrack descent with some fast sections and enough roots to make riders pay attention at speed, or intermediate climb up, with again, just enough roots to provide a bit of a challenge in spots.

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 4 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 44 rides
  • 14 miles avg distance
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  • 354 rides
  • Last: Oct 27, 2026
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on Oct 25, 2026
Very Dry
Avg: 4.23 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      3:52 | 238 | Dec 28, 2014 , Roanoke

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tuck-A-Way located?
      Tuck-A-Way 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 37.40571, -79.98326.
      ▼ How hard is Tuck-A-Way?
      Tuck-A-Way is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tuck-A-Way?
      Tuck-A-Way has 235 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 24 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,192 ft to 1,422 ft.
      ▼ How long is Tuck-A-Way?
      Tuck-A-Way is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tuck-A-Way?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tuck-A-Way. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Tuck-A-Way?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Tuck-A-Way are:
      • May (24 activities)
      • March (21 activities)
      • April (20 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Tuck-A-Way? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tuck-A-Way are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tuck-A-Way?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Tuck-A-Way. 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 Tuck-A-Way?
      Tuck-A-Way is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,500 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 1,538 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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