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1.5 miles
Distance
-523 ft
Descent
00:16:13
Avg time
-523 ft
Altitude change
4,150 ft
Altitude min
4,674 ft
Altitude max
4,674 ft
Altitude start
4,150 ft
Altitude end
-6.4%
Grade
-19.1%
Grade max
1.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance down
00:16:13
Avg time
6000 Steps Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSnowshoe Backcountry
Snowshoe Village, West Virginia -
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 100 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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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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eBike Allowed
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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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Directions to 6000-steps trailhead
(38.409140, -79.968830)
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Routes with this trail
11 miles • 812 ft • 23 •
Snowshoe Back Country Route
23 miles • 3,571 ft • 16 • Loop • Race •
Stage 1- Access to next Stage- Ballhooter Lift, to top of M Stage 2- M & O Access to next Stage- Pedal to...
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Nearby Trails
- Bail Out 1 mile
- Fire Tower Trail 1 mile
- Shavers Lake Trail 1 mile
- Shaver's Lake (access) 2 miles
- Powderidge Triple Lift 2 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About 6000 Steps
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Where is 6000 Steps located?
6000 Steps is located in Snowshoe Backcountry, Snowshoe Village, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Snowshoe Backcountry trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.40914, -79.96883.
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How hard is 6000 Steps?
6000 Steps is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%.
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What is the elevation gain for 6000 Steps?
The trail has 523 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,150 ft to 4,674 ft.
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Is 6000 Steps a point to point trail?
6000 Steps is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is mixed.
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