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      This location is out of this world Expand your universe as you ride past the world's largest steerable telescope. You can even explore the distance between planets as you pass a model solar system. the site, surrounded by the mountains of West Virginia, serves to protect observations while offering a one-of-a-kind riding experience. Enjoy short, steep climbs and plenty of flatter trails. Be sure to allow time for a tour of the facility. And if you are riding on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday, stop in the Starlight Cafe for a hand-dipped ice cream after your ride.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      eBikes Allowed: No
      Land Status: Private Property
      Land Manager: Green Bank Observatory
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      Disclaimer:
      We are located in the National Radio Quiet Zone which provides from protection from permanent, fixed, licensed transmitter services. The West Virginia Radio Astronomy Zoning Act prohibits the use of any electrical equipment that causes interference to radio astronomical observations is prohibited. This includes smartphones, cameras, electronic training aids, bluetooth, and other personal electronic devices.
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 8, 2024
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

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      Trails (view details)
      37
      Trails Mountain Bike
      39
      Trails Hike
      39
      Trails Trail Running
      39
      Total Distance
      38 miles
      Total Descent
      3,288 ft
      Total Vertical
      817 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      3,321 ft
      Reports
      10
      Photos
      5
      Ridden Counter
      109

      Photos of Green Bank Mountain Bike

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      Recent Comments

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      cookie3trailAllegheny Trail (Beulah-Gaudineer Knob)Started out gravel road, went about mile but...
      Aug 6, 2022 @ 5:39am
      Aug 6, 2022
      MingomtmantrailSwamp Trail2019-10. Swamp trail has become overgrown. Not...
      Oct 23, 2019 @ 1:52pm
      Oct 23, 2019
      LeftEye83trailBack 40A double track that can be muddy but a good...
      Aug 11, 2019 @ 6:25pm
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      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Snowshoe Backcountry 7 27 12 16.9 km
      Snowshoe Bike Park 3 17 24 68.7 km
      Mower Basin 9 910.5 km
      Seneca State Forest 5 611 km
      Gauley Base Trails 516.2 km

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike3938 miles3,287 ft13 miles817 ft
      #9,229#3,87451028
      Hike3938 miles3,287 ft13 miles817 ft
      #8,194#3,735104
      Trail Running3938 miles3,287 ft13 miles817 ft
      #8,168#3,718104
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