more stats
415 ft
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-36 ft
Descent
00:01:23
Avg time
-29 ft
Altitude change
2,163 ft
Altitude min
2,194 ft
Altitude max
2,194 ft
Altitude start
2,165 ft
Altitude end
-21.78%
Grade max
7.376%
Grade min
133 ft
Distance climb
282 ft
Distance down
00:01:23
Avg time

15 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Summit Bechtel Reserve
    Glen Jean, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #154785 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • 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 quick shortcut to cutoff the extra climb on Trail 12

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

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 3 rides
  • Last: May 23, 2026
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on Apr 20, 2017
Dry
Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 15 located?
      15 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 37.89762, -81.12599.
      ▼ How hard is 15?
      15 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 15?
      15 has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 36 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,163 ft to 2,194 ft.
      ▼ Is 15 a point to point trail?
      Yes, 15 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 15?
      15 is 415 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 15?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 15. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 15? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 15 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 15?
      The estimated time to ride 15 is approximately 1 minute. The trail is 415 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is 15?
      15 is a very popular trail. There have been 24 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 29 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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