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2.6 miles
Distance
896 ft
Climb
-326 ft
Descent
00:48:30
Avg time
569 ft
Altitude change
1,956 ft
Altitude min
2,603 ft
Altitude max
1,991 ft
Altitude start
2,560 ft
Altitude end
4.185%
Grade
-31.833%
Grade max
33.343%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
4,053 ft
Distance down
76 ft
Distance flat
00:48:30
Avg time
Whiterock Gap Details
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Riding AreaSherando Lake Area
Sherando, Virginia -
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingHard
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Dogs AllowedYes
A long not too challenging climb from the lake to Whiterock Gap, or a very nice descent that isn't as technical as some of the other trails in the area.
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Directions to whiterock-gap trailhead
(37.918049, -79.018178)
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Routes with this trail
8 miles • 1,759 ft • 1 • Point to Point •
This is the easiest way to climb to the top of Bald Mtn where all the Sherando descents start.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whiterock Gap
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Where is Whiterock Gap located?
Whiterock Gap is located in Sherando Lake Area, Sherando, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Sherando Lake Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.91805, -79.01818.
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How hard is Whiterock Gap?
Whiterock Gap is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 4.185%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Whiterock Gap?
Whiterock Gap has 896 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 326 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,956 ft to 2,603 ft.
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Is Whiterock Gap a point to point trail?
Whiterock Gap is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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