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3.2 miles
Distance
537 ft
Climb
-546 ft
Descent
4,350 ft
High Point
-9 ft
Altitude change
3,852 ft
Altitude min
3,961 ft
Altitude start
3,953 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-25.4%
Grade max
29%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
466 ft
Distance flat
This loop is an absolute blast. It’s short but definitely worth the trip if you’re exploring Mine Road or the Tea Creek area. Start at the Bannock Shoals Trailhead and ride up Boundary Trail to Turkey Point, offering one of the best views in the county. From there, hop onto Turkey Point Trail for an exciting descent along the ridgeline. Take a right into Saddle Loop, linking up over a mile of downhill featuring a mix of chunky technical sections and flowy, deep loamy turns. Saddle Loop continues with raw rock gardens, speedy narrow bench cuts, and excellent singletrack.
Detailed Description
Saddle Loop is a 3 mile popular intermediate route located near Marlinton West Virginia. This mountain bike only route can be used both directions. This route includes 1 trails. This route climbs 537 ft with a max elevation of 4,350 ft then descends -546 ft.
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Stats
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Distance3 miles
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Altitude min3,852 ft
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Altitude start3,961 ft
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Altitude end3,953 ft
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Climb537 ft
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Descent-546 ft
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Grade-0.1%
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Grade max-25.4%
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Grade min29%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down1 mile
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Distance flat466 ft
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlue
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Route TypeLoop
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eBike Allowed
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Bike typeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions
Directions
- Bike southeast on Boundary Trail.
- Continue for 500 meters.
- Bike southeast on Boundary Trail.
- Continue for 1 kilometer.
- Bike southwest on Turkey Point.
- Continue for 500 meters.
- Bike southwest on Turkey Point.
- Continue for 400 meters.
- Bike north on Saddle Loop.
- Continue for 300 meters.
- Bike west on Saddle Loop.
- Continue for 700 meters.
- Bike northwest on Saddle Loop.
- Continue for 1 kilometer.
- Bike northwest on Saddle Loop.
- Continue for 400 meters.
- Bike northeast on Saddle Loop.
- Continue for 300 meters.
- Bike north on Saddle Loop.
- Continue for 70 meters.
- Bike north on Saddle Loop.
- Continue for 20 meters.
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| status | trail | date | condition | description |
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Jul 30, 2025 @ 12:41pm Jul 30, 2025 | Brushed and leaf blown. This trail is a fun ride when descending off of Turkey Point |
- By zenclements
Pocahontas SHARC MCNP & contributors - #63558 - 201 views
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