Prickley Pear
Blacksburg · Virginia
0.8 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
9 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Black Diamond
0.8 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
9 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Black Diamond
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
Partly CloudyNo significant precipitation expected.
Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet.
The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.
Forecast window
Wednesday
a high near 57°F, little expected rain, 1% rain chance
Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
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About This Trail
Prickley Pear is a 0.8-mile mountain bike trail near Blacksburg, Virginia. RidePal marks it as a black diamond trail. Surface: unpaved. Listed stats: an estimated ride time of 9 min.
Mountain Biking in Blacksburg
Blacksburg is one of the mountain biking hubs in Virginia, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Prickley Pear as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Surface
Unpaved
Technical Rating
Black Diamond
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Prickley Pear FAQ
Where is Prickley Pear?
Prickley Pear is a mountain bike trail near Blacksburg, Virginia. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Prickley Pear?
Prickley Pear is 0.8 miles long, rated black diamond, with a unpaved surface, with an estimated ride time of 9 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Prickley Pear?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-12: No significant precipitation expected. Little rain is indicated. Shaded or poorly drained sections may still be wet. Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Prickley Pear?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Blacksburg include Horse Nettle, Indian Pipe, FR-630, Johns Creek Mountain, Mud Lick Road. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
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