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4,803 ft
Distance
148 ft
Climb
-16 ft
Descent
00:06:44
Avg time
133 ft
Altitude change
2,508 ft
Altitude min
2,642 ft
Altitude max
2,508 ft
Altitude start
2,641 ft
Altitude end
2.8%
Grade
-2.9%
Grade max
19.4%
Grade min
3,330 ft
Distance climb
1,194 ft
Distance down
279 ft
Distance flat
00:06:44
Avg time
Forest Road 188 Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPoverty Creek
Blacksburg, Virginia -
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Local Popularity65 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeDirt/Gravel Road
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Bike TypeGravel, Adaptive MTB
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Dogs AllowedYes
Shuttle road to the top of Brush Mountain ("Fire Circle").
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- 14 miles average
6 Months
- 20 rides
- 14 miles avg distance
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- 91 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to forest-road-188 trailhead
(37.281250, -80.442760)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Road 188
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Where is Forest Road 188 located?
Forest Road 188 is located in Poverty Creek, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Poverty Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.28125, -80.44276.
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What is the elevation gain for Forest Road 188?
Forest Road 188 has 148 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 16 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,508 ft to 2,642 ft.
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How long is Forest Road 188?
Forest Road 188 is 4,803 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
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Are dogs allowed on Forest Road 188?
Yes, dogs are allowed on Forest Road 188. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
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