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White Rock Gap Trail

 4.5 (6)
  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Shenandoah Valley
  4. …George Washington National Forest
  5. Sherando Lake Recreation Area
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Length

2.5 Miles 4.0 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

6' 2 m

Ascent

-607' -185 m

Descent

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

14%

Max Grade (8°)

2,550' 777 m

High

1,950' 594 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 71 days ago
Dry - Trees are cleared History
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“An incredible old-school trail along creek-bed near upper lake. ”

— Jonathan Yates
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Greatness. This trail rides great in either direction, and is a gentle ascent/decent between Slack's Trail and the upper lake. Generally smooth, but the sections of steeper grade are marked by water bars (both wood and rock) that can be a bit challenging to climb. Watch out for hikers/fishermen! Probably the most used trail at Sherando. Can be used as a short loop with Lower Slack's Trail, Parkway, Torry Ridge Trail, Blue Loop Connector.

Contacts

Local Club: Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club

Apr 5, 2018: RTF between Locust and Holmes in good shape

Mar 30, 2018: CVille

Mar 26, 2018: O Hill Perimeter Loop Trail Complete!

Land Manager: USFS - George Washington & Jefferson National Forests

Jun 13, 2018: Aerial Treatments will Slow the Spread of Gypsy Moth Infestations

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Jan 15, 2017
Jack Dichiara
There is a large tree across the trail at about half way down, It is easiest to go under it. 2.5mi — 0h 12m

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Stewarded by Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club
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Trail Ratings

  4.5 from 6 votes

#2

in Sherando Lake Recreation Area

#3712

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  4.5 from 6 votes
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#2

in Sherando Lake Recreati…

#104

in Virginia

#3,712

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View of creek running parallel to trail
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