4.4 miles
Distance
665 ft
Climb
-1,302 ft
Descent
3,378 ft
High Point

Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
    • Nordic Ski
  • Riding Area
    Seneca State Forest
    Marlinton, West Virginia
  • AKA
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Skiing
  • Land Owner
    WV State Parks

This portion of the Allegheny Trail runs along Thorny Creek Mountain through Seneca State Forest. Riders will can enjoy unique views while ridge running; be prepared for a few steep climbs.

Access Info

Accessed from Seneca State Forest by Public Road 1/9. Can also be accessed from WV Route 28; turn onto Thorny Creek Mountian Road to access Allegheny Trail (Seneca-Dilleys Mill) Parking.

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More Stats for Allegheny Trail (Thorny Creek Mountain) multi-use trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -636 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,607 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,243 ft
  • Altitude end
    2,608 ft
  • Grade
    -2.7%
  • Grade max
    -55.1%
  • Grade min
    51.8%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    2 miles
  • Distance flat
    1,854 ft
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on Mar 17, 2024
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      Mar 17, 2024 @ 8:36am
      Mar 17, 2024
      		 As of 17 March '24 the trail was clear, dry, and very worthy of rolling! Rip-roaring racetrack from Loop Rd down to Laurel Run Rd.
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