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3,196 ft
Distance
31 ft
Climb
-80 ft
Descent
00:05:08
Avg time
-49 ft
Altitude change
1,706 ft
Altitude min
1,777 ft
Altitude max
1,777 ft
Altitude start
1,729 ft
Altitude end
-1.5%
Grade
-9.3%
Grade max
22%
Grade min
472 ft
Distance climb
2,159 ft
Distance down
568 ft
Distance flat
00:05:08
Avg time

03 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Summit Bechtel Reserve
    Glen Jean, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #70175 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6526 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #304 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #15 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump, Rock Face
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    Summit Bechtel Reserve

A fun more technical loop under the Consol Energy Bridge.

Access Info

At the moment The Summit is only open to special programs, events and the New River Bicycle Union. See http://www.summitbsa.org/ for more information on Scouting and Youth programs. See http://www.newriverbicycleunion.org for more info on the NRBU club access.

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Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 24, 2026 @ 5:20pm (America/New_York)
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Jul 30, 2018 @ 12:08pm
Jul 30, 2018
 reporter Large tree down across trail, blocking trail. Requires chainsaw. Right after trails 02 and 03 split.
Apr 23, 2018 @ 8:29am
Apr 23, 2018
 Water damage/erosion. Re-grade and read direct water.
Apr 23, 2018 @ 8:15am
Apr 23, 2018
 Need a chainsaw for widow maker above the trail.
Nov 30, 2017 @ 1:14pm
Nov 30, 2017
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 03 located?
      03 is located in The Summit Bechtel Reserve, Glen Jean, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the The Summit Bechtel Reserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.91679, -81.12024.
      ▼ How hard is 03?
      03 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.5%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 03?
      03 has 31 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 80 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,706 ft to 1,777 ft.
      ▼ Is 03 a point to point trail?
      03 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 03?
      03 is 3,196 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 03?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 03. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 03? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 03 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 03?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride 03. The trail is 3,196 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 03?
      03 is a very popular trail. There have been 70 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 94 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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