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2,205 ft
Distance
83 ft
Climb
-100 ft
Descent
00:05:14
Avg time
-16 ft
Altitude change
1,960 ft
Altitude min
2,061 ft
Altitude max
1,976 ft
Altitude start
1,959 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-16.7%
Grade max
15.5%
Grade min
997 ft
Distance climb
1,076 ft
Distance down
131 ft
Distance flat
00:05:14
Avg time
Pine Forest Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMcDonald Hollow
Blacksburg, Virginia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
- 5 in Horseback
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Adaptive MTB, CX, Gravel
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Jump
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Land OwnerTown of Blacksburg
Pine Forest is a multi-use trail in the new McDonald Hollow Trail System. The trail features shorts climbs from either intersections with the Highway Trail with the central portion on the trail being on more mild terrain.
Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Slightly steep at end and beginning, short off-camber sections, a couple tight switchbacks.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 12 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 62 rides
- Last: Jun 16, 2026
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Directions to pine-forest-431512 trailhead
(37.239860, -80.477930)
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Routes with this trail
21 miles • 2,972 ft • 18 • Loop •
Long Route with technical climbs, fast and fun downhills and grenn cruising.
21 miles • 3,031 ft • 19 • Loop •
Do the Prickly Pear-Skull Cap-Trillium from McDonald Hollow, flowy greens, techy climbs (Snakeroot) fast...
3,035 ft • 108 ft • 1 • Loop • Race •
This is the 2024 XC short-track course. Subject to change!
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Nearby Trails
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Trailforks & contributors - #431512 - 931 views
Frequently Asked Questions About Pine Forest
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Where is Pine Forest located?
Pine Forest is located in McDonald Hollow, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. It is part of the McDonald Hollow trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.23986, -80.47793.
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How hard is Pine Forest?
Pine Forest is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Pine Forest?
Pine Forest has 83 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 100 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,960 ft to 2,061 ft.
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Is Pine Forest a point to point trail?
Pine Forest is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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