Name: The Gauntlet
Rating: 4.5

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This is a REALLY fun trail to go down! It can beat you up with all the rocks and roots, even on a full-suspension ride, but it's so worth it. Great views can be had if you take your time coming down.

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Local Club: Blue Ridge Off-Road Cyclists

Land Manager: Roanoke Parks and Recreation

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John Gulyas with improvements by Ian Bongard and 1 other

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4.5 from 29 votes

#1

in Carvins Cove Trail System

#460

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4.5 from 29 votes

5 Star		62%
4 Star		28%
3 Star		7%
2 Star		3%
1 Star		0%

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#1

in Carvins Cove Trail System

#7

in Virginia

#460

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Oct 24, 2017 near Hollins, VA

Southeastern Trail Riding @ Carvins Cove, riding the gauntlet.

Feb 11, 2018 near Hollins, VA

Christian Runyon in Creature from Carvins Cove Enduro 2019

Oct 31, 2019 near Hollins, VA

Lory Shiflett in the Creature from Carvins Cove Enduro 2019

Oct 31, 2019 near Hollins, VA

Dec 30, 2024 near Hollins, VA

Feb 6, 2025 near Hollins, VA

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The Gauntlet

“A super fun, super bumpy downhill. ”

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2,205' 672 m

1,183' 361 m

26' 8 m

1,024' 312 m

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