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SaveElkins trails and routes are listed on Trailforks with interactive trail maps, difficulty ratings, photos, and user-reported trail conditions. Supported activity types include Mountain Biking, Hiking, Trail Running, E-Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking and Horseback. Many trails are family friendly. Popular destinations include Senator Trails.
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- Mountain Bike
15 trails
- E-Bike
14 trails
- Gravel Bike
12 trails
- Adaptive Bike
1 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
13 trails
- Horse
1 trails
- Hike
15 trails
- Trail Running
15 trails
Region Details
- 1
- 14
Region Status
Caution as of Aug 29, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 15
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 15
- Trails E-Bike
- 14
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 12
- Trails Adaptive Bike
- 1
- Trails Winter Fat Bike
- 13
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 15
- Trails Trail Running
- 15
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 13
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 1
- Total Distance
- 17 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 3 miles
- Total Descent
- 451 ft
- Total Vertical
- 294 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 2,209 ft
- Reports
- 15
- Photos
- 11
- Completed Counter
- 147
Sub Regions
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Senator Trails
- 14
Popular Elkins Mountain Biking Trails
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 3,789 ft • 98 ft • 4 •
Natural surface trail with about 150 feet of elevation gain
• 50 ★ 0.0 • 3,740 ft • 108 ft • 3 •
Natural surface trail with a total elevation difference of 150 feet.
• 95 ★ 0.0 • 686 ft • 0 ft • 3 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow.
• 60 ★ 0.0 • 1,834 ft • 64 ft • 3 •
Natural surface trail with about 100 feet of elevation gain
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 2,333 ft • 48 ft • 3 •
Natural surface trail with 75 feet of elevation gain
Photos of Elkins Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
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| Campus Connector | Aug 29, 2026 @ 7:51pm (America/New_York) Aug 29, 2026 | Ideal | SamLCNBJi MFTP | ||
| Original Loop | Aug 29, 2026 @ 7:50pm (America/New_York) Aug 29, 2026 | Variable | SamLCNBJi MFTP | ||
| 007 | Aug 26, 2026 @ 6:41pm (America/New_York) Aug 26, 2026 | Ideal | SamLCNBJi MFTP | ||
| Champion's Ridge | Aug 26, 2026 @ 6:41pm (America/New_York) Aug 26, 2026 | Ideal | SamLCNBJi MFTP | ||
| 003 | Aug 26, 2026 @ 6:41pm (America/New_York) Aug 26, 2026 | Ideal | SamLCNBJi MFTP | ||
| 011 | Aug 26, 2026 @ 6:41pm (America/New_York) Aug 26, 2026 | Ideal | SamLCNBJi MFTP | ||
| 002 | Aug 26, 2026 @ 6:41pm (America/New_York) Aug 26, 2026 | Ideal | SamLCNBJi MFTP | ||
| 012 | Aug 26, 2026 @ 6:41pm (America/New_York) Aug 26, 2026 | Ideal | SamLCNBJi MFTP | ||
| President's Hill | Aug 26, 2026 @ 6:41pm (America/New_York) Aug 26, 2026 | Ideal | SamLCNBJi MFTP | ||
| Allegheny Highlands Trail (Randolph County) | Aug 15, 2026 @ 8:49am (America/New_York) Aug 15, 2026 | Ideal | EvanSmith02 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DarleneC | add | karma | activity #104774214 | Sep 28, 2026 @ 4:31am Sep 28, 2026 |
| Nparsons9 | wishlist | region | activity #103669669 | Sep 12, 2026 @ 5:16pm Sep 12, 2026 |
| Nparsons9 | wishlist | region | activity #103669590 | Sep 12, 2026 @ 5:15pm Sep 12, 2026 |
| Nparsons9 | add | karma | activity #103669412 | Sep 12, 2026 @ 5:12pm Sep 12, 2026 |
| SamLCNBJi | comment | directory | activity #102637682 | Aug 29, 2026 @ 5:14pm Aug 29, 2026 |
Local Badges
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Descent 10k Badge1 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 | 17 miles | 449 ft | 3 miles | 295 ft | #9,262 | #46 | 7 | 15 | 522 | ||
| E-Bike | 14 | 17 miles | 440 ft | 3 miles | 295 ft | #6,582 | #35 | 15 | 40 | |||
| Gravel Bike | 12 | 16 miles | 390 ft | 3 miles | 295 ft | #2,798 | #16 | 7 | ||||
| Adaptive Bike | 1 | 14 miles | 115 ft | 2 miles | 295 ft | #4,818 | #21 | 1 | ||||
| Winter Fat Bike | 13 | 3 miles | 325 ft | 1 mile | 144 ft | #3,536 | #14 | 5 | ||||
| Horse | 1 | 14 miles | 115 ft | 2 miles | 295 ft | #2,766 | #16 | 2 | ||||
| Hike | 15 | 17 miles | 449 ft | 3 miles | 295 ft | #9,958 | #50 | 4 | 15 | 49 | ||
| Trail Running | 15 | 17 miles | 449 ft | 3 miles | 295 ft | #9,541 | #50 | 15 | 2 | |||
| Backcountry Ski | 13 | 3 miles | 325 ft | 1 mile | 144 ft | 5 | 1 | |||||
| Nordic Ski | 1 | 14 miles | 115 ft | 2 miles | 295 ft | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the best places to ride in Elkins?
Elkins 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 Elkins?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Elkins are:
- 011 (0/5)
- 002 (0/5)
- Original Loop (0/5)
- 003 (0/5)
- 004 (0/5)
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Where can I park to ride in Elkins?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Elkins. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Elkins?
The longest trail in Elkins is Original Loop at 3,789 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
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What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Elkins?
The best hiking trails in Elkins are: View all hiking trails sorted by popularity score.
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What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Elkins?
The best trail running trails in Elkins are: View all trail running trails sorted by popularity score.
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How many trails are in Elkins?
Elkins has a total of 15 trails. Browse top mountain biking trails in Elkins to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
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Which trail has the most elevation gain in Elkins?
The trail with the most elevation gain in Elkins is Campus Connector with 108 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
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Which trail has the most elevation descent in Elkins?
The trail with the most elevation descent in Elkins is Original Loop with 104 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
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What activities are most popular in Elkins?
Elkins supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Gravel Biking, Adaptive Biking, Winter Fat Biking, Horseback, Hiking, Trail Running.
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What bike services are there in Elkins?
The following bike services are available in Elkins:
- Trail Association (2)
- Bike Shop (1)
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What are the steepest mountain biking trails in Elkins?
The steepest mountain biking trail in Elkins is 009 with an average grade of 10.1%. View all trails sorted by grade.
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Are the trails open in Elkins?
The overall region status for Elkins is Minor Issue / Yellow. Out of 10 trails:
- Clear / Green: 9
- Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
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Can I ride an ebike in Elkins?
Yes, Elkins supports e-bike riding. There are 14 trails in Elkins that allow e-bikes. Check the e-bike trails listing for specific trail access details and any local regulations.
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What is the highest summit in Elkins?
The highest summit in Elkins is Snyder Knob at 4,698 ft elevation.
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What are the most popular Strava Segments in Elkins?
The most popular Strava segments in Elkins are:
- Rail Trail - Old 219 to Elkins Ave (699 athletes)
- Ballz to tha Wall (Trail Rail Rep) (506 athletes)
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Are there accessible or adaptive trails in Elkins?
Yes, there are 1 accessible/adaptive trails in Elkins. View all adaptive trails in Elkins for specific accessibility information.
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Are there local clubs or events in Elkins?
There are 2 local clubs or associations listed in the Elkins directory. Browse the local directory for details.
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What are the most popular mountain biking trails in Elkins?
The most popular mountain biking trails in Elkins are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by popularity.
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What are the best beginner ride trails in Elkins?
The best beginner mountain biking trails in Elkins are:
- 011 (0/5)
- 002 (0/5)
- Original Loop (0/5)
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