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4,148 ft
Distance
141 ft
Climb
-109 ft
Descent
00:03:43
Avg time
32 ft
Altitude change
1,846 ft
Altitude min
1,963 ft
Altitude max
1,931 ft
Altitude start
1,963 ft
Altitude end
0.774%
Grade
-18.108%
Grade max
18.286%
Grade min
2,172 ft
Distance climb
1,569 ft
Distance down
371 ft
Distance flat
00:03:43
Avg time
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Activities
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Riding AreaThe Summit Bechtel Reserve
Glen Jean, West Virginia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking
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Global Ranking#167847 in Mountain Biking
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Trail TypeMachine Groomed
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
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DirectionOne DirectionPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Year Opened2013
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Land Owner
Quick easy connector trail
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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Directions to 18 trailhead
(37.906450, -81.122250)
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Frequently Asked Questions About 18
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Where is 18 located?
18 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 37.90645, -81.12225.
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How hard is 18?
18 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.774%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for 18?
18 has 141 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 109 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,846 ft to 1,963 ft.
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Is 18 a point to point trail?
Yes, 18 is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is machine groomed.
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