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4,031 ft
Distance
96 ft
Climb
-412 ft
Descent
00:03:06
Avg time
-316 ft
Altitude change
2,108 ft
Altitude min
2,435 ft
Altitude max
2,435 ft
Altitude start
2,120 ft
Altitude end
-34.307%
Grade max
22.038%
Grade min
772 ft
Distance climb
2,964 ft
Distance down
296 ft
Distance flat
00:03:06
Avg time

27 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    The Summit Bechtel Reserve
    Glen Jean, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #135067 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #594 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Pump Track
  • Land Owner
    Summit Bechtel Reserve

Fast with tight steep berms

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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DropsJumpsPump track

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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27 Trail Reports

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Apr 27, 2018 @ 8:05pm
Apr 27, 2018
 reporter Tree down, needs chainsaw. Also lots of leaves in every berm will need a leaf blower throughout the trail.
Sep 23, 2017 @ 12:03pm
Sep 23, 2017
 reporter two trees down
Jun 6, 2017 @ 4:22am
Jun 6, 2017
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Apr 20, 2017 @ 7:33am
Apr 20, 2017
Apr 5, 2017 @ 11:22am
Apr 5, 2017
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Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is 27 located?
      27 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 37.89943, -81.11554.
      ▼ How hard is 27?
      27 is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for 27?
      27 has 96 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 412 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,108 ft to 2,435 ft.
      ▼ Is 27 a point to point trail?
      Yes, 27 is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is 27?
      27 is 4,031 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 27?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 27. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access 27? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 27 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 27?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride 27. The trail is 4,031 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 27?
      27 is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 27 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 28 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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