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2.8 miles
Distance
868 ft
Climb
-452 ft
Descent
00:35:42
Avg time
415 ft
Altitude change
2,020 ft
Altitude min
2,441 ft
Altitude max
2,020 ft
Altitude start
2,435 ft
Altitude end
2.778%
Grade
-24.164%
Grade max
47.52%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
5,175 ft
Distance down
1,745 ft
Distance flat
00:35:42
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17 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
  • Global Ranking
    #73630 in Mountain Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Uphill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    Summit Bechtel Reserve

A rolling climb from Low Gear to High Gear. Of the two uphill trails this one is longer, but a gentler gradient.

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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Aug 10, 2018 @ 7:23am
Aug 10, 2018
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Apr 24, 2018 @ 11:58am
Apr 24, 2018
 reporter Tree down, mostly debris but will need chainsaw to fully clear trail.
Apr 24, 2018 @ 11:58am
Apr 24, 2018
 reporter Large tree down across trail, blocking trail.
Apr 24, 2018 @ 11:58am
Apr 24, 2018
 reporter Tree down, need chainsaw. This tree is just past the trail 11 Junction, so that is three trees between the road and just past trail 11.
Apr 24, 2018 @ 11:58am
Apr 24, 2018
 reporter Tree down across trail, chainsaw needed
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        Frequently Asked Questions About 17

        ▼ Where is 17 located?
        17 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 37.89472, -81.11928.
        ▼ How hard is 17?
        17 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.778%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for 17?
        17 has 868 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 452 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,020 ft to 2,441 ft.
        ▼ Is 17 a point to point trail?
        Yes, 17 is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ How long is 17?
        17 is 2.8 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on 17?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on 17. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 17?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride 17 are:
        • July (4 activities)
        • June (1 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access 17? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to 17 are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride 17?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 36 minutes to ride 17. The trail is 2.8 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is 17?
        17 is a very popular trail. There have been 40 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 45 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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