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1.4 miles
Distance
549 ft
Climb
-114 ft
Descent
00:29:00
Avg time
434 ft
Altitude change
1,977 ft
Altitude min
2,411 ft
Altitude max
1,977 ft
Altitude start
2,411 ft
Altitude end
5.934%
Grade
-16.253%
Grade max
41.699%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1,565 ft
Distance down
337 ft
Distance flat
00:29:00
Avg time

19 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Summit Bechtel Reserve
    Glen Jean, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #154766 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

The most direct way to climb to high gear.

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

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Apr 27, 2018 @ 5:13am
Apr 27, 2018
 reporter Small tree down handsaw could work.
Apr 27, 2018 @ 5:13am
Apr 27, 2018
 reporter Multiple trees down blocking entire trail. Chainsaw needed. Just passed the Lakers trail up to the big zip.
Apr 27, 2018 @ 5:13am
Apr 27, 2018
 reporter Tree down, need chainsaw.
Nov 30, 2017 @ 1:14pm
Nov 30, 2017
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Jul 4, 2017 @ 2:27pm
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 19 located?
      19 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 37.91017, -81.11704.
      ▼ How hard is 19?
      19 is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.934%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 19?
      19 has 549 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 114 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,977 ft to 2,411 ft.
      ▼ Is 19 a point to point trail?
      Yes, 19 is a point to point trail. The direction is Uphill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is 19?
      19 is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 19?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 19. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 19? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 19 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 19?
      The estimated time to ride 19 is approximately 29 minutes. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is 19?
      19 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 18 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 17 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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