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Iron Ore Trail (5004)

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 3.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Southwestern Virginia
  4. …Jefferson National Forest
  5. Roaring Run Recreation Area
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“A fantastic singletrack climb from Roaring Run Loop Trail (264) to Upper Hoop Hole Trail (5001). ”

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2.4

Miles

3.9

KM

82%

Runnable

2,311' 704 m

High

1,227' 374 m

Low

1,084' 330 m

Up

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Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

18%

Max Grade (10°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Commonly Backpacked

Description

The Iron Ore Trail is a great stretch of singletrack that's commonly used as climbing access to the Upper Hoop Hole Trail (5001) from the base of the Roaring Run Loop Trail (264). This allows runners to combine Roaring Run, Iron Ore, Upper and Lower Hoop Hole Trail (5001) into a thrilling route!

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Land Manager: USFS - George Washington & Jefferson National Forests

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Capt. Insane-O
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Trail Ratings

  3.5 from 2 votes

#4

in Roaring Run Recreation Area

#25809

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  3.5 from 2 votes
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#4

in Roaring Run Recreation…

#668

in Virginia

#25,809

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