more stats
2,890 ft
Distance
-223 ft
Descent
00:06:38
Avg time
-225 ft
Altitude change
4,146 ft
Altitude min
4,371 ft
Altitude max
4,371 ft
Altitude start
4,147 ft
Altitude end
-7.8%
Grade
-23%
Grade max
2,589 ft
Distance down
272 ft
Distance flat
00:06:38
Avg time

A Headset Adjustment Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snowshoe Backcountry
    Snowshoe Village, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #61859 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #354349 in Trail Running
    • #103280 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #272 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #1,718 in Trail Running
    • #391 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner

This technical downhill trail descends 230 feet from the top of Enchanted forest. It gets its black diamond rating for its large rock obstacles, roots, blind turns, and heavy compressions. You'll need to pedal and pump to maintain speed through the flat middle section, but it's a fast, fun, challenging descent for intermediate-advanced riders.

Access Info

Black Run Road and Enchanted Forest

Disclaimer

Mud and drainage issues

Tags
BermsRock gardens

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 15 miles avg distance
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  • 127 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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on Aug 1, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is A Headset Adjustment located?
      A Headset Adjustment 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 38.45262, -79.98524.
      ▼ How hard is A Headset Adjustment?
      A Headset Adjustment is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for A Headset Adjustment?
      The trail has 223 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,146 ft to 4,371 ft.
      ▼ Is A Headset Adjustment a point to point trail?
      A Headset Adjustment is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is A Headset Adjustment?
      A Headset Adjustment is 2,890 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on A Headset Adjustment?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on A Headset Adjustment. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access A Headset Adjustment? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to A Headset Adjustment are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride A Headset Adjustment?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride A Headset Adjustment. The trail is 2,890 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is A Headset Adjustment?
      A Headset Adjustment is a very popular trail. There have been 840 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 863 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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