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      With miles of moderate to technical rides, easy beginner trails, gentle grades, and the steeps of Kennison Mountain, this area is a biking dream These routes allow you to not only bike along the boundary of the largest Forest Service owned Wilderness east of the Mississippi, but to also bike around the unique Cranberry Glades. You'll experience the beauty of a deeper and lusher forest than can be found at other areas. Want an additional treat? Consider going bike fishing. These trails are right next to some amazing trout streams. A visit to the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center is a great way to start your adventure.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      AKA: Cranberry Backcountry
      Land Status: National Forest
      Land Manager: Monongahela National Forest
      Summit Lake Parking google parking directions
      Activities Click to view
      Region Details
      • 35
      • 2
      • 11
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of Apr 30, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      49
      Trails Mountain Bike
      51
      Trails E-Bike
      2
      Trails Horse
      2
      Trails Hike
      51
      Trails Trail Running
      51
      Trails Snowshoe
      13
      Total Distance
      168 miles
      Total Descent
      16,501 ft
      Total Vertical
      2,516 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      4,419 ft
      Reports
      65
      Photos
      58
      Ridden Counter
      106

      Photos of Cranberry Backcountry Mountain Bike

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      Jan 3, 2024 @ 1:59pm
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      Jan 3, 2024 @ 1:55pm
      Jan 3, 2024
      trail: FR 77
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      Jan 3, 2024 @ 1:53pm
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      Jan 3, 2024 @ 1:48pm
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      Jan 3, 2024 @ 1:46pm
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      Jan 3, 2024 @ 5:32am
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      Jan 3, 2024 @ 5:23am
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      Jan 3, 2024 @ 5:16am
      Jan 3, 2024

      Videos of Cranberry Backcountry Mountain Bike

      Monongahela National Forest - Fork Mountain...
      10:59 | 102 | Jun 23, 2023 , Hillsboro
      Monongahela National Forest - Kennison to...
      10:50 | 66 | May 31, 2023 , Hillsboro
      Monongahela National Forest - Kennison to...
      10:50 | 113 | May 31, 2023 , Hillsboro

      Recent Trail Reports

      statustraildateconditioninfouser
      Kennison Mountain Trail
      Apr 30, 2024 @ 9:24am
      Apr 30, 2024
      DryThree trees down towards end of first...teamperform
      South Fork
      Apr 28, 2024 @ 7:55am
      Apr 28, 2024
      IdealThere were great conditions today until...erwinberry
      Fork Mountain Trail
      Mar 31, 2024 @ 1:39pm
      Mar 31, 2024
      DryAll clear as of 3/24/24, except for a few...teamperform
      North Fork Cherry Highway
      Jan 3, 2024 @ 5:29am
      Jan 3, 2024
      Wetzenclements Pocahontas
      Cowpasture Trail
      Jun 24, 2023 @ 8:08am
      Jun 24, 2023
      IdealBrushed on 6/23/23teamperform
      Frosty Gap
      May 9, 2023 @ 9:54am
      May 9, 2023
      IdealAll clear as of 5/9/23teamperform
      Charles Creek Trail
      May 9, 2023 @ 9:54am
      May 9, 2023
      IdealAll clear as of 5/9/23teamperform
      Bruffey Reserve Trail
      May 9, 2023 @ 9:54am
      May 9, 2023
      IdealAll clear as of 5/9/23teamperform
      Thomas Reserve Trail
      May 9, 2023 @ 9:54am
      May 9, 2023
      IdealAll clear as of 5/9/23teamperform
      Dogway (FR 232)
      May 9, 2023 @ 9:54am
      May 9, 2023
      IdealAll clear as of 5/9/23teamperform

      Activity Feed

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      rtippettwishlisttrailactivity #52594604
      May 14, 2024 @ 11:06am
      May 14, 2024
      tpsst5riddentrailactivity #52325875
      May 9, 2024 @ 11:00am
      May 9, 2024
      teamperformaddreportactivity #51891349
      Apr 30, 2024 @ 9:25am
      Apr 30, 2024
      MogulRacercommenttrailactivity #51848563 and 1 more
      Apr 29, 2024 @ 11:39am
      Apr 29, 2024
      MogulRacerriddentrailactivity #51848377 and 1 more
      Apr 29, 2024 @ 11:33am
      Apr 29, 2024

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      MogulRacertrailSouth Fork28Apr24 Several trees down. Trail in pretty...
      Apr 29, 2024 @ 11:43am
      Apr 29, 2024
      MogulRacertrailCowpasture Trail28Apr24 Trail is in great shape with the...
      Apr 29, 2024 @ 11:39am
      Apr 29, 2024
      teamperformtrailPocahontas TrailRight. This trail is not maintained from...
      Oct 23, 2023 @ 7:22am
      Oct 23, 2023
      BtristertrailFork Mountain TrailIs there a better trail anywhere?
      Mar 8, 2023 @ 5:21pm
      Mar 8, 2023
      icespicoltrailKennison Mountain Trail69, feels like 70
      Nov 13, 2022 @ 4:55am
      Nov 13, 2022

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Watoga State Park 7 19 km
      Cranberry Wildlife Management Area 19.4 km
      Monday Lick9.8 km
      Tea Creek Area 3 5 4 413.1 km
      Marlin Mountain Area Trails 1 114 km

      Local Trail Supporters

      • New River Gorge Trail Alliance

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike51168 miles16,499 ft88 miles2,516 ft
      #6,712#2,876656563
      E-Bike214 miles748 ft11 miles696 ft
      6
      Horse2
      2
      Hike51168 miles16,499 ft88 miles2,516 ft
      #5,755#2,7146519
      Trail Running51168 miles16,499 ft88 miles2,516 ft
      #5,767#2,71665
      Snowshoe13
      #1,38547
      • By brenthillier NSMBA TRAILFORKS & contributors
      • Admins: Pocahontas, SHARC, UWV, teamperform
      • #26747 - 3,095 views

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