more stats
3,442 ft
Distance
-482 ft
Descent
00:03:15
Avg time
-482 ft
Altitude change
3,638 ft
Altitude min
4,120 ft
Altitude max
4,120 ft
Altitude start
3,638 ft
Altitude end
-14%
Grade
-34.8%
Grade max
-6.1%
Grade min
3,412 ft
Distance down
00:03:15
Avg time

Ball-N-Jack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Snowshoe Bike Park
    Snowshoe Village, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #53168 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #243 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump

Ball n Jack begins with a series of tabletop jumps followed by several berm turns. The berms start off big and wide and then turn tighter and steeper before the trail straightens out at the bottom for a fast finish. A notable feature in the middle of the berm section is a 4-5 foot rock drop/jump which will put a huge smile on your face, but if you’re not ready for the airtime it can easily be avoided on the left side of the trail.
***The bottom of the trail has recently been rerouted. It has some rollers and optional jump features. It now ends with a split at the Big Ash Powerline intersection with a tight berm.

Tags
BermsDropsJumpsRollers

Bike Park

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 160 rides
  • 26 miles avg distance
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  • 768 rides
  • Last: Oct 10, 2026
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on Jul 31, 2026
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Avg: 4.05 (13 votes)
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      2 Reviews & Comments

      wvmtber06 wvmtber06
      This trails pretty darn sick for what it is. It has quite a few jumps and a fun Little Rock kicker “cheese wedge” that can be sent quite deep. Always a blast going down this trail.
      igottaride igottaride
      All I can ever think about this trail is the rowdy, straight, steep, no-brakes section about half way down. ZZZIIIIINNNNGGGG!

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ball-N-Jack located?
      Ball-N-Jack is located in Snowshoe Bike Park, Snowshoe Village, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Snowshoe Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.42307, -80.00306.
      ▼ How hard is Ball-N-Jack?
      Ball-N-Jack is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 14%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ball-N-Jack?
      The trail has 482 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,638 ft to 4,120 ft.
      ▼ Is Ball-N-Jack a point to point trail?
      Yes, Ball-N-Jack is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ball-N-Jack?
      Ball-N-Jack is 3,442 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ball-N-Jack?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ball-N-Jack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Ball-N-Jack?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Ball-N-Jack are:
      • July (107 activities)
      • August (104 activities)
      • September (86 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Ball-N-Jack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ball-N-Jack are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ball-N-Jack?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Ball-N-Jack. The trail is 3,442 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ball-N-Jack?
      Ball-N-Jack is a very popular trail. There have been 4,863 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6,699 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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