more stats
1.5 miles
Distance
-523 ft
Descent
00:17:15
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
00:17:15
Avg time

6000 Steps Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snowshoe Backcountry
    Snowshoe Village, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87409 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #332523 in Trail Running
    • #102894 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #384 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #1,620 in Trail Running
    • #390 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    June - October
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Snowshoe Mountain

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."

Tags
Creek crossingRockyRooty

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Directions to 6000-steps trailhead (38.409140, -79.968830)
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      5:12 | 353 | Nov 17, 2024 , Snowshoe Village
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      4:27 | 2343 | Jul 2, 2015 , Snowshoe Village

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      3 Reviews & Comments

      jdisch jdisch
      This should be labeled an uphill, it's crazy fun climbing on EBikes, providing easy access to the better DH options near the fire towers. As a downhill it's rough, chattery and no fun at all.
      danthemtbman24
      Super fun trail, a little steep at the start but pretty flat all the rest of the way down. After a decent rain, it will be super slippery but most definitely still ridable.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How hard is 6000 Steps?
      6000 Steps is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.4%.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ 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.
      ▼ How long is 6000 Steps?
      6000 Steps is 1.5 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on 6000 Steps?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on 6000 Steps. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride 6000 Steps?
      6000 Steps is best visited during: June - October.
      ▼ How do I access 6000 Steps? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to 6000 Steps are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride 6000 Steps?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride 6000 Steps. The trail is 1.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is 6000 Steps?
      6000 Steps is a very popular trail. There have been 839 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 844 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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