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3,966 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-314 ft
Descent
00:04:38
Avg time
-312 ft
Altitude change
838 ft
Altitude min
1,150 ft
Altitude max
1,150 ft
Altitude start
838 ft
Altitude end
-7.855%
Grade
-28.556%
Grade max
3.669%
Grade min
79 ft
Distance climb
3,698 ft
Distance down
189 ft
Distance flat
00:04:38
Avg time
Killer Bees Details
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Riding AreaLiberty Mountain
Lynchburg, Virginia -
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in E-Biking
- 55 in Trail Running
- 85 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerLiberty University
A mostly machine made trail with switchbacks with many loose, rocky corners, some roots and rocks. About mid-way down the trail, there is an alternate line that rolls off a rock about two feet to the trail. This alternate line is rideable going up, but it is challenging. The bottom of the trail has three tight switchbacks with larger roots and rocks in them.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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6 Months
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- 13 miles avg distance
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- Last: Jun 15, 2026
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(37.354629, -79.146742)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Killer Bees
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Where is Killer Bees located?
Killer Bees is located in Liberty Mountain, Lynchburg, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Liberty Mountain trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.35463, -79.14674.
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How hard is Killer Bees?
Killer Bees is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.855%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Killer Bees?
Killer Bees has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 314 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 838 ft to 1,150 ft.
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Is Killer Bees a point to point trail?
Killer Bees is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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