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3,461 ft
Distance
65 ft
Climb
-172 ft
Descent
2,353 ft
High Point
-107 ft
Altitude change
2,246 ft
Altitude min
2,353 ft
Altitude start
2,247 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-61.2%
Grade max
12.5%
Grade min
1,093 ft
Distance climb
1,867 ft
Distance down
502 ft
Distance flat

08 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Summit Bechtel Reserve
    Glen Jean, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #167906 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2011
  • Land Owner
    Summit Bechtel Reserve

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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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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Feb 14, 2026
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Apr 27, 2018 @ 5:12am
Apr 27, 2018
reporter Two, three trees down 300 feet from trail 19.
Jun 30, 2017 @ 11:33am
Jun 30, 2017
reporter Overgrown with general debris on trail
Apr 20, 2017 @ 7:33am
Apr 20, 2017
Apr 5, 2017 @ 11:22am
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        Frequently Asked Questions About 08

        Where is 08 located?
        08 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 37.89941, -81.11085.
        How hard is 08?
        08 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 3.1%.
        What is the elevation gain for 08?
        08 has 65 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 172 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,246 ft to 2,353 ft.
        Is 08 a point to point trail?
        Yes, 08 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.

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