more stats
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
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #106500 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6991 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #473 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #21 in Winter Fat 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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Summit

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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08 Trail Reports

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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
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Apr 5, 2017 @ 11:22am
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is 08?
      08 is 3,461 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 08?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 08. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 08? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 08 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is 08?
      08 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 2 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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