more stats
4,800 ft
Distance
171 ft
Climb
-377 ft
Descent
00:11:06
Avg time
-205 ft
Altitude change
2,004 ft
Altitude min
2,210 ft
Altitude max
2,210 ft
Altitude start
2,005 ft
Altitude end
-37.969%
Grade max
21.261%
Grade min
1,417 ft
Distance climb
2,914 ft
Distance down
470 ft
Distance flat
00:11:06
Avg time

05 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Summit Bechtel Reserve
    Glen Jean, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #154773 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    Summit Bechtel Reserve

A fun mixture of machine groomed and singletrack with some beautiful rock walls and views of the valley below.

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.

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Jul 25, 2017
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Apr 25, 2018 @ 8:18am
Apr 25, 2018
 reporter Cut back briars before they over grow trail.
Apr 25, 2018 @ 8:03am
Apr 25, 2018
 reporter Trail is starting to wash out slightly, possibly from diverted water uphill. Possible drain needed or just re-grade slope.
Apr 25, 2018 @ 8:00am
Apr 25, 2018
 reporter Tree does, needs chainsawing
Apr 25, 2018 @ 7:32am
Apr 25, 2018
 reporter Tree down, needs chainsaw
Apr 25, 2018 @ 6:48am
Apr 25, 2018
 reporter Looks like water is going down trail, possible machine work to re-grade and fix drainage
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 05 located?
      05 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 37.89432, -81.121.
      ▼ How hard is 05?
      05 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 05?
      05 has 171 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 377 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,004 ft to 2,210 ft.
      ▼ Is 05 a point to point trail?
      Yes, 05 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is 05?
      05 is 4,800 ft long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 05?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 05. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 05? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 05 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 05?
      The estimated time to ride 05 is approximately 11 minutes. The trail is 4,800 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is 05?
      05 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 20 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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