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SaveArcadia trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Hiking, Trail Running, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Winter Fat Biking. Scenery includes ridgelines, views and waterfalls. Common trail features include rock gardens. Popular destinations include Arcadia Trails.
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- Mountain Bike
15 trails
- Gravel Bike
8 trails
- Adaptive Bike
4 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
1 trails
- Hike
41 trails
- Trail Running
41 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Caution as of Mar 8, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 41
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 15
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 8
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 4
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 1
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 41
- Trails Trail Running
- 41
- Trails Dirtbike/Moto
- 2
- Trails ATV/ORV/OHV
- 2
- Total Distance
- 90 miles
- Total Descent
- 27,219 ft
- Total Vertical
- 3,545 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,208 ft
- Reports
- 78
- Photos
- 53
- Completed Counter
- 1,007
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Arcadia Trails
- 6
- 2
Popular Arcadia Mountain Biking Trails
• 80 ★ 2.8 • 5 miles • 531 ft • 105 •
The Pine Ridge descent is an amazing wide ridge descent. The fire road up to the top is about 5 miles of grassy rollers, nothing crazy hard but a little punchy. Once you get to the top and start descending the grade will gradually get...
• 100 ★ 1.0 • 2 miles • 15 ft • 69 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 15 ft blue climb. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
• 70 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 193 ft • 58 •
There's a gate that is usually closed before this gnarly creek bed that leads down the gravel road starts.
• 75 ★ 3.4 • 4 miles • 225 ft • 49 •
Another great descent off of the Blue Ridge Parkway down into Arcadia! The beginning is tight and technical with multiple wood water bar drops and some rock gardens. You will eventually come out to a doubletrack section with a bit of...
• 30 ★ 3.0 • 7 miles • 1,143 ft • 24 •
Wide grassy forest road leading to the legendary Terrapin Mountain.
• 40 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 172 ft • 20 •
Across the street from Sunset Fields Overlook there is a small doubletrack that will take you to a fork. If you go left you're in for a huge ride (Terrapin MT) but if you go right you'll do the Onion Mountain DH which is fun and rocky....
Arcadia Mountain Bike Routes
Wormhole-McFalls-Little Cove Featured
13 miles • 2,038 ft • 1 • Loop •
A classic Arcadia route with long gravel (and some paved) climbs, ripping singletrack descents, and a...
12 miles • 1,819 ft • 1 • Loop •
This is one half of the Cove/Little Cove - Pine Ridge Loop. Park at the kiosk on Jennings Creek Road a bit...
★ 4.0 • 21 miles • 2,900 ft • 0 •
This is pure Arcadia goodness. Creekside scenery, gravel climbs, fast downhills, and fire road traverses....
31 miles • 3,161 ft • 0 • Loop •
11 miles of fire road climbing, about 9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway (up and down, mostly down), then a 10...
10 miles • 1,522 ft • 0 • Loop •
This is one half of the Cove/Little Cove - Pine Ridge Loop. Park at the kiosk on Jennings Creek Road. Take...
68 miles • 11,036 ft • 9 • Race •
The challenging race course promises an epic adventure! The 68 mile route blends 65% dirt, 28% gravel, and...
Photos of Arcadia Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Glenwood Horse Trail (3004E) | Mar 8, 2026 @ 3:58pm (America/New_York) Mar 8, 2026 | Ideal | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Wormhole | Mar 8, 2026 @ 3:57pm (America/New_York) Mar 8, 2026 | Ideal | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Glenwood Horse Trail McFalls | Mar 8, 2026 @ 10:57am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Mar 8, 2026 | Ideal | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Cove | Dec 21, 2025 @ 9:45am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Dec 21, 2025 | Variable | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Pine Ridge | Dec 21, 2025 @ 9:45am (America/Kentucky/Monticello) Dec 21, 2025 | Variable | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Cornelius Creek | May 5, 2025 @ 6:15am May 5, 2025 | Ideal | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| Terrapin Mountain | Mar 10, 2025 @ 7:42am Mar 10, 2025 | Dry | abi-ridefierce RMBA | ||
| FR 190 | Aug 24, 2024 @ 10:18am Aug 24, 2024 | Dry | Roscoe18 | ||
| Onion Mountain | Aug 24, 2024 @ 10:18am Aug 24, 2024 | Unknown | Roscoe18 | ||
| Thomas Mountain | Aug 24, 2024 @ 10:18am Aug 24, 2024 | Dry | Roscoe18 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
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| nalqav | wishlist | trail | activity #101590765 | Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:27pm Aug 15, 2026 |
| BradMvWlgx | wishlist | route | activity #100560997 | Aug 2, 2026 @ 4:18am Aug 2, 2026 |
| abi-ridefierce | add | route | activity #100352173 | Jul 30, 2026 @ 10:08am Jul 30, 2026 |
| stringbean90 | wishlist | trail | activity #100043142 | Jul 26, 2026 @ 4:52am Jul 26, 2026 |
| Shware | rsvp | event | activity #94211757 | May 7, 2026 @ 5:57am May 7, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| trail | Not much tech but a fun, loose high speed... | Jul 9, 2024 @ 6:43am Jul 9, 2024 | ||
| trail | Nice ride but prepare for 12 miles of riding... | Aug 18, 2020 @ 4:16pm Aug 18, 2020 | ||
| trail | Note that the point from 1.7 miles to 2.6... | Nov 5, 2019 @ 2:15pm Nov 5, 2019 |
Local Badges
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Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k87 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge14 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge0 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k87 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge14 awarded -
Descent 100k Badge0 awarded
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | activity logs |
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| Mountain Bike | 15 | 60 miles | 15,748 ft | 33 miles | 2,726 ft | #5,070 | #36 | 41 | 76 | 6 | 1,833 | |
| E-Bike | 2 | 5 miles | 49 ft | 2,182 ft | 1,381 ft | 55 | 111 | |||||
| Gravel Bike | 8 | 30 miles | 6,375 ft | 16 miles | 2,608 ft | #2,275 | #11 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Adaptive Bike | 4 | 15 miles | 3,766 ft | 8 miles | 2,549 ft | #3,967 | #19 | 16 | 1 | |||
| Winter Fat Bike | 1 | 6 miles | 2,352 ft | 4 miles | 1,909 ft | #3,315 | #10 | 6 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 2 miles | 30 ft | 1,293 ft | 673 ft | 2 | ||||||
| Hike | 41 | 90 miles | 27,218 ft | 53 miles | 3,547 ft | #1,787 | #16 | 12 | 78 | 368 | ||
| Trail Running | 41 | 90 miles | 27,218 ft | 53 miles | 3,547 ft | #3,026 | #17 | 78 | 58 | |||
| Dirtbike/Moto | 2 | 5 miles | 49 ft | 2,182 ft | 1,381 ft | |||||||
| ATV/ORV/OHV | 2 | 5 miles | 49 ft | 2,182 ft | 1,381 ft |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Arcadia?
Arcadia has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Arcadia?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Arcadia are:
- West Virginia Trail (4.1/5)
- Onion Mountain (4.1/5)
- Cornelius Creek (4.1/5)
- Terrapin Mountain (4/5)
- Salad Hill (3.8/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Arcadia?
There are 8 parking locations listed in Arcadia. The most popular parking spots are:
- A.T. Parking: BLRI - Floyd Field Access Parking Area
- A.T. Parking: BLRI - Sunset Fields Overlook Parking Area
- A.T. Parking: Belfast Trail Parking Area
- A.T. Parking: Petites Gap Rd (USFS 35)
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What is the longest trail in Arcadia?
The longest trail in Arcadia is Terrapin Mountain at 9.5 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Arcadia?
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Arcadia?
The best trail running trails in Arcadia are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Arcadia?
Arcadia has a total of 41 trails. Of those, 15 are designated for mountain biking. Browse top mountain biking trails in Arcadia to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Arcadia?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Arcadia is Terrapin Mountain with 2,933 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Arcadia?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Arcadia is Terrapin Mountain with 2,378 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Arcadia?
Arcadia supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Arcadia?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Arcadia is Cove with an average grade of 3.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are there any trails with scenic viewpoints in Arcadia?
Yes, there are 24 scenic viewpoints marked along trails in Arcadia. Some popular viewpoints include:
- Highcock Knob Overlook Vista 1
- Grassy Island Ridge Vista
- Balcony Falls Vista
- James River Vista
- Highcock Knob Overlook Vista 2
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Are the trails open in Arcadia?
The overall region status for Arcadia is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 11 trails:
- Clear / Green: 8
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 3
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Can I ride an ebike in Arcadia?
There are 2 trails in Arcadia that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What are the most popular mountain biking routes in Arcadia?
The most popular mountain biking routes in Arcadia are: View all mountain biking routes in Arcadia.
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What is the highest summit in Arcadia?
The highest summit in Arcadia is Onion Mountain at 3,796 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Arcadia?
The most popular Strava segments in Arcadia are:
- Pine Ridge DH to turn (508 athletes)
- Up, down, Up (502 athletes)
- Pine Ridge Full (495 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Arcadia?
Yes, there are 4 accessible/adaptive trails in Arcadia. View all adaptive trails in Arcadia for specific accessibility information.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Arcadia?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Arcadia are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
Activities
Trails
Points of Interest
- Highcock Knob Vista Viewpoint
- Devils Marbleyard Vista Viewpoint
- Piney Ridge Vista (S VA) Viewpoint
- James River Vista Viewpoint
- A.T. Shelters: Matts Creek Shelter Cabin
- Grassy Island Ridge Vista Viewpoint
- Balcony Falls Vista Viewpoint
- Highcock Knob Overlook Vista 1 Viewpoint
- Highcock Knob Overlook Vista 2 Viewpoint
- East Fork of Elk Creek Valley Overlook Vista Viewpoint
- Onion Mountain (3,796 ft)
- Headforemost Mountain (3,711 ft)
- Terrapin Mountain (3,484 ft)
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