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4,148 ft
Distance
141 ft
Climb
-109 ft
Descent
00:04:03
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
00:04:03
Avg time

18 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Summit Bechtel Reserve
    Glen Jean, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #70602 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #6665 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #2921 in Adaptive Biking
  • State Ranking
    #310 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #16 in Winter Fat Biking
    • #5 in Adaptive Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Year Opened
    2013
  • Land Owner
    Summit Bechtel Reserve

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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Summit

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Mar 24, 2026 @ 5:20pm (America/New_York)
Mar 24, 2026
Apr 25, 2018 @ 12:00pm
Apr 25, 2018
 reporter Creek running across trail, coming down from the road. Looks like the drain needs to be moved 30 feet up the trail and lots of machine work.
Apr 25, 2018 @ 11:54am
Apr 25, 2018
 reporter Thick with grass and some standing water. Could use a bobcat to make trail much more clear for a 50 to 70 foot section.
Apr 25, 2018 @ 11:51am
Apr 25, 2018
 reporter Tree down across the switchback, needs a chainsaw.
Apr 25, 2018 @ 11:41am
Apr 25, 2018
 reporter Creek Crossing Trail, will need machine to put in drainage and cover.
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on Mar 24, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to 18 trailhead (37.906450, -81.122250)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is 18?
      18 is 4,148 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 18?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 18. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 18? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 18 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 18?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride 18. The trail is 4,148 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 18?
      18 is a very popular trail. There have been 31 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 34 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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