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SaveLocated just seven miles south of Charleston,
this Kanawha State Forest’s close proximity to the
heavily populated Kanawha Valley has made it a
recreational haven. Some of the state’s most popular
picnic areas are here, along with significant hiking and
mountain biking opportunities. Kanawha’s swimming
pool and playground attract families during the
summer season, and the fully equipped campground is
one of the few in the Charleston area.
The 9,300-acre forest is noted among naturalists for
its diverse wildflower and bird populations. Rich cove
forest sites provide nesting habitat for 19 species of
wood warblers, a feature that draws birders from as far
away as Canada.
this Kanawha State Forest’s close proximity to the
heavily populated Kanawha Valley has made it a
recreational haven. Some of the state’s most popular
picnic areas are here, along with significant hiking and
mountain biking opportunities. Kanawha’s swimming
pool and playground attract families during the
summer season, and the fully equipped campground is
one of the few in the Charleston area.
The 9,300-acre forest is noted among naturalists for
its diverse wildflower and bird populations. Rich cove
forest sites provide nesting habitat for 19 species of
wood warblers, a feature that draws birders from as far
away as Canada.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: State Forest
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Activities Click to view
- Mountain Bike
43 trails
- Hike
54 trails
- Trail Running
54 trails
Region Details
- 8
- 3
- 24
- 7
Region Status
Caution as of Dec 8, 2024Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 55
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 43
- Trails E-Bike
- 3
- Trails Horse
- 1
- Trails Hike
- 54
- Trails Trail Running
- 54
- Total Distance
- 72 miles
- Total Descent
- 16,107 ft
- Total Vertical
- 909 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,609 ft
- Reports
- 112
- Photos
- 47
- Ridden Counter
- 2,116
Articles
West Virginia: From the Bottom to the Top
Nov 9, 2017 from pinkbike.com
Dive in and discover what West Virginia has up its sleeve when it comes to mountain biking.
Popular Kanawha State Forest Mountain Biking Trails
Photos of Kanawha State Forest Mountain Bike
trail: Pine Ridge Trail
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Dec 8, 2024 @ 3:22pm
Dec 8, 2024
trail: Southern Exposure
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Oct 24, 2024 @ 4:25pm
Oct 24, 2024
trail: Southern Exposure
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Oct 24, 2024 @ 4:24pm
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trail: Southern Exposure
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Oct 24, 2024 @ 4:24pm
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trail: Southern Exposure
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Oct 24, 2024 @ 4:24pm
Oct 24, 2024
trail: Southern Exposure
7 |
Oct 24, 2024 @ 4:24pm
Oct 24, 2024
trail: Southern Exposure
9 |
Oct 24, 2024 @ 4:24pm
Oct 24, 2024
trail: Southern Exposure
8 |
Oct 24, 2024 @ 4:24pm
Oct 24, 2024Videos of Kanawha State Forest Mountain Bike
trail: Mossy Rock Trail
0:42 |
216 |
Nov 5, 2017
trail: Teaberry Rock Trail
0:23 |
235 |
May 3, 2017
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Ridge Trail | Dec 8, 2024 @ 3:16pm Dec 8, 2024 | Variable | pbz HTA | ||
| Middle Ridge Trail | Oct 5, 2024 @ 2:57pm Oct 5, 2024 | Ideal | Brookelovesbikes | ||
| Middle Ridge Downhill | Aug 4, 2024 @ 11:09am Aug 4, 2024 | Ideal | JtotheNtotheK | ||
| Mossy Rock Trail | Jun 21, 2024 @ 1:09pm Jun 21, 2024 | Very Dry | JtotheNtotheK | ||
| Pigeon Roost | Apr 28, 2024 @ 5:54am Apr 28, 2024 | Ideal | mtbiker2859 | ||
| Honybee | Apr 28, 2024 @ 5:54am Apr 28, 2024 | Ideal | mtbiker2859 | ||
| Black Bear Trail | Apr 28, 2024 @ 5:54am Apr 28, 2024 | Ideal | mtbiker2859 | ||
| Hoffman Hollow | Apr 28, 2024 @ 5:54am Apr 28, 2024 | Ideal | mtbiker2859 | ||
| Hoffman Hollow | Apr 28, 2024 @ 5:54am Apr 28, 2024 | Ideal | mtbiker2859 | ||
| Wallfork Trail | Apr 28, 2024 @ 5:54am Apr 28, 2024 | Ideal | mtbiker2859 |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JtotheNtotheK | ridden | trail | activity #66097189 | Feb 12, 2025 @ 8:17am Feb 12, 2025 |
| CaptdanJP | wishlist | region | activity #64603240 | Jan 14, 2025 @ 2:06pm Jan 14, 2025 |
| pbz | add | photo | activity #62882330 | Dec 8, 2024 @ 3:22pm Dec 8, 2024 |
| pbz | add | report | activity #62882046 | Dec 8, 2024 @ 3:18pm Dec 8, 2024 |
| pbz | comment | trail | activity #62881491 | Dec 8, 2024 @ 3:08pm Dec 8, 2024 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Not really a black and not worth the trouble... | Dec 8, 2024 @ 3:08pm Dec 8, 2024 | ||
| trail | Trail head has a No Bicycles sign. | Aug 28, 2024 @ 3:33pm Aug 28, 2024 | ||
| trail | Pretty much impassable near the top of the... | Jul 1, 2024 @ 1:33pm Jul 1, 2024 | ||
| trail | its a fun trail!! i accessed it from the... | Apr 28, 2024 @ 4:08pm Apr 28, 2024 | ||
| trail | Definitely more of a black diamond but I... | May 14, 2022 @ 2:14pm May 14, 2022 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Woodland | 3 | 1 | 4.8 km | ||
| Little Creek Park | 16 | 24 | 6.3 km | ||
| St. Albans City Park | 8 | 5 | 11 km | ||
| Ridenour Preserve | 6 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 14 km |
| Amherst/Plymouth Wildlife Management Area | 20.7 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 43 | 59 miles | 12,103 ft | 31 miles | 909 ft | #2,685 | #1,406 | 43 | 112 | 2,194 | ||
| E-Bike | 3 | 5 miles | 932 ft | 3 miles | 827 ft | 80 | 160 | |||||
| Horse | 1 | 4,787 ft | 3 ft | 138 ft | 400 ft | 3 | ||||||
| Hike | 54 | 70 miles | 15,643 ft | 36 miles | 909 ft | #2,101 | #1,254 | 4 | 112 | 92 | ||
| Trail Running | 54 | 70 miles | 15,643 ft | 36 miles | 909 ft | #2,106 | #1,255 | 112 | 73 |
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