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Gateway Trail

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 4.4 (19)
  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Southwestern Virginia
  4. …Blacksburg
  5. Brush Mountain Park: Stone-cutter's Hollow
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“Tough climb or fast descent ”

Michael Bruce
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1.4

Miles

2.3

KM
Singletrack

2,735' 834 m

High

1,998' 609 m

Low

0' 0 m

Up

737' 225 m

Down

10%

Avg Grade (6°)

21%

Max Grade (12°)

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This trail is either used as a really tough (but short) climb to access the rest of the trails at Pandapas Pond from the Heritage Park parking area off Meadowbrook Road, or as a downhill from the top of Horsenettle/Jacobs Ladder (Gateway (formerly known as Old Farm) has been used for Super-D races).

The trail features some rooty sections and tight switchbacks so it's a challenge any way you slice it.

Contacts

Local Club: Poverty Creek Trails Coalition (PCTC)

Land Manager: USFS - George Washington & Jefferson National Forests

Shared By:

Michael Bruce with improvements by Drew L and 2 others
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  4.4 from 19 votes

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in Virginia

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Tight switchback
Jun 16, 2023 near Blacksburg, VA
Rooty turn.
Jun 16, 2023 near Prices…, VA
Intersection with Gateway and Chimney
Jun 19, 2023 near Blacksburg, VA

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Jul 1, 2024
Carson Chandler
Feb 5, 2017
Hunter Garth
tough climb is an understatement. very difficult trail. don't even think about going up or down it unless you are a VERY experienced rider.
Sep 29, 2012
Greg Tempel
Jul 22, 2012
Brian Lusher

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