more stats
3.0 miles
Distance
252 ft
Climb
-254 ft
Descent
00:27:46
Avg time
-1 ft
Altitude change
1,923 ft
Altitude min
2,032 ft
Altitude max
1,989 ft
Altitude start
1,988 ft
Altitude end
-0%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
4,977 ft
Distance climb
5,020 ft
Distance down
1 mile
Distance flat
00:27:46
Avg time

Adena Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arrowhead Trails @ NRGNP
    Fayetteville, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 75 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #61427 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90459 in Trail Running
    • #128565 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #270 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #281 in Trail Running
    • #524 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2011
  • Land Owner

This trail loops through the forest on low-grade swooping dips along light uphill and downhill sections. This trail is 30” to 36” wide with a few rock-surfaced sections, wide turns and switchbacks, offering safe and exciting learning opportunities for beginning mountain bikers. At running or biking speed, the sense of flow on this trail is exhilarating without feeling intimidating to the novice rider. This trail has a connection to the Dalton Trail.

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Access Info

The Adena Trail junctions off the Clovis Trail and can be accessed at two junctions with the Craig Branch Trail, 0.3 (connector) and 0.4 miles down the Craig Branch Trail from the parking area.

Tags
Bridges

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 27 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 145 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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Adena Trail Reports

Status:
on Jun 17, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.1 (4 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to adena trailhead (38.037880, -81.066930)

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      Mountain Bike Ride - Adena Loop - Arrowhead...
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      22:12 | 429 | Sep 9, 2021 , Fayetteville
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Adena located?
      Adena is located in Arrowhead Trails @ NRGNP, Fayetteville, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Arrowhead Trails @ NRGNP trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.03788, -81.06693.
      ▼ How hard is Adena?
      Adena is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Adena?
      Adena has 252 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 254 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,923 ft to 2,032 ft.
      ▼ Is Adena a point to point trail?
      Adena is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Adena?
      Adena is 3.0 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Adena?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Adena. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Adena?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Adena are:
      • July (14 activities)
      • May (13 activities)
      • August (11 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Adena? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Adena are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Adena?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 28 minutes to ride Adena. The trail is 3.0 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Adena?
      Adena is a very popular trail. There have been 553 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 604 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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