Pandapas Pond (Poverty Creek Trail System Pandapa's Pond Pandapa's)
Mountain Biking Trail
Hard
10.6 mi
1,359 ft
A diverse trail system with approachable trails that aren't nearly as steep as most trails in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Pandapas Pond is a complex trail system located just outside the town of Blacksburg, where Virginia Tech is located. Consequently, it's not uncommon to see the Virginia Tech mountain bike team training and practicing on this trail network. Unlike many trails in the Blue Ridge mountains, the grades of the trails at Pandapas are quite approachable. The well-built trails don't climb too quickly up the steep-sided mountains, providing singletrack that's perfect for mountain biking. While some of the trails are smooth, flowy, and very flat, others are filled with rocks, and even offer optional wooden features for added challenge. Looking for an added challenge? Pedal to Pandapas from Blacksburg over the top of Brush Mountain via the Gateway Trail to Jacob's Ladder. Written by Greg Heil
Pandapas Pond is a complex trail system located just outside the town of Blacksburg, where Virginia Tech is located. Consequently, it's not uncommon to see the Virginia Tech mountain bike team training and practicing on this trail network. Unlike many trails in the Blue Ridge mountains, the grades of the trails at Pandapas are quite approachable. The well-built trails don't climb too quickly up the steep-sided mountains, providing singletrack that's perfect for mountain biking. While some of the trails are smooth, flowy, and very flat, others are filled with rocks, and even offer optional wooden features for added challenge. Looking for an added challenge? Pedal to Pandapas from Blacksburg over the top of Brush Mountain via the Gateway Trail to Jacob's Ladder. Written by Greg Heil
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Route and Elevation
Segments
| Name | Distance | Elev. Diff. | Avg. Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFP | 0.46 mi | 46 ft | 0.9% |
| Lovers gonna love | 0.32 mi | -105 ft | -6.2% |
| Up royale | 0.70 mi | 328 ft | 5.2% |
| Royale to top of Prickly Pear | 1.06 mi | 344 ft | 6.2% |
| Gap side | 0.80 mi | 751 ft | 0.1% |
| Gap Mountain Time Trial | 2.73 mi | -413 ft | -2.2% |
| Prickly Pear Climb | 0.34 mi | 144 ft | 4.3% |
| Down Prickly | 0.46 mi | -177 ft | -7.3% |
| Skullcap Climb | 0.14 mi | 131 ft | 16.8% |
| Gap Rock Gardens | 0.41 mi | -171 ft | -7.8% |
| Trillium to Poverty | 1.04 mi | -200 ft | -3.0% |
| Gap Rock Gardens 2 | 0.29 mi | -180 ft | -11.5% |
| Forest Service Rd Climb - from Trillium | 0.71 mi | 217 ft | 5.8% |
| Little Loop | 1.66 mi | -335 ft | -0.6% |
| Down Indian Pipe | 0.48 mi | -289 ft | -11.0% |
| Indian Pipe Down | 0.39 mi | -249 ft | -12.0% |
| Poverty creek from Rt 708 | 4.32 mi | 282 ft | 0.7% |
| PC 4km Interval | 2.39 mi | 171 ft | 0.9% |
| Mayapple to gravel lot | 0.58 mi | 95 ft | 3.1% |
| Bottom of May Apple to Bottom of Joe Pye | 1.57 mi | 105 ft | 0.6% |
| Haters Gonna Hate STP V2 | 0.49 mi | -59 ft | -1.4% |
| Sprint to Parking Lot | 0.48 mi | -52 ft | -1.3% |