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3,625 ft
Distance
-234 ft
Descent
00:04:55
Avg time
-236 ft
Altitude change
2,144 ft
Altitude min
2,381 ft
Altitude max
2,381 ft
Altitude start
2,146 ft
Altitude end
-6.5%
Grade
-20.3%
Grade max
3,520 ft
Distance down
105 ft
Distance flat
00:04:55
Avg time
Royale Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPoverty Creek
Blacksburg, Virginia -
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Voted DifficultyBlue (2 votes)
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in Trail Running
- 60 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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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 Allowed
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2015
When descending, doubletrack with gradual turns and a sandy/rocky surface that progressively gets narrower and rockier as you near the forest service road.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 10 miles average
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- 23 rides
- 9 miles avg distance
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- 203 rides
- Last: Jun 17, 2026
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Directions to royale trailhead
(37.279110, -80.484040)
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Routes with this trail
★ 5.0 • 13 miles • 2,164 ft • 9 • Loop •
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★ 5.0 • 14 miles • 2,726 ft • 8 • Loop •
Edited the VT Enduro race to be ridden as a loop.
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Nearby Trails
- Prickly Pear 0 ft
- Poverty Creek Connector 3,159 ft
- Forest Service Road 4,295 ft
- Skullcap 1 mile
- Queen Anne 1 mile
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Frequently Asked Questions About Royale
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Where is Royale located?
Royale is located in Poverty Creek, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Poverty Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.27911, -80.48404.
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How hard is Royale?
Royale is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Royale?
The trail has 234 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,144 ft to 2,381 ft.
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Is Royale a point to point trail?
Royale is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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