1.5 miles
Distance
-523 ft
Descent
00:16:13
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6000 Steps Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSnowshoe Backcountry
Snowshoe Village, West Virginia -
Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeMixed
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular direction shown
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Physical RatingModerate
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SeasonJune - October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in Trail Running
- 90 in Hiking
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Land Owner
6000 Steps is a great Backcountry Trail for the emerging MTB enthusiast. Offering a mix of roots, rocks, and off camber; this trail eventually meets with an old Rail Grade. Riders will have a creek crossing and then exit by Soaring Eagle Lift. Following the Shavers Lake Access Trail will get Riders back to Ballhooter Lift.
Access Info
Riders can take Double Track Access Road on Cheat Mnt Ridge Trail from Top of the World. Keep your eyes open for the Backcountry Trail marker for "6000 Steps" on the left. Singletrack access to this trail can be achieved by taking "Bear Skat" to "Unemployment Highway."
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More Stats for 6000 Steps multi-use trail trail
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Altitude change-523 ft
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Altitude min4,150 ft
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Altitude max4,674 ft
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Altitude start4,674 ft
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Altitude end4,150 ft
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Grade-6.4%
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Grade max-19.1%
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Grade min1.1%
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Distance down2 miles
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Avg time00:16:13
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Avg reverse time00:28:03
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 6 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 76 rides
- Last: Nov 9, 2024
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Nearby Trails
- Bail Out 1 mile
- Fire Tower Trail 1 mile
- Soaring Eagle Express 1 mile
- Shavers Lake Trail 1 mile
- Shaver's Lake (access) 2 miles
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