more stats
2,874 ft
Distance
9 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:03:11
Avg time
-37 ft
Altitude change
844 ft
Altitude min
889 ft
Altitude max
888 ft
Altitude start
853 ft
Altitude end
-1.3%
Grade
-6.1%
Grade max
5.4%
Grade min
348 ft
Distance climb
1,099 ft
Distance down
1,394 ft
Distance flat
00:03:11
Avg time

Beginner B Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountwood Park
    Parkersburg, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 85 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #8001 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107799 in E-Biking
    • #118271 in Trail Running
    • #108120 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #26 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #240 in E-Biking
    • #421 in Trail Running
    • #408 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Second part of Beginner loop. Great flow and beginner-friendly features.

Access Info

Easily accessible from Beginner A or the Walter Taitt Trail

Tags
Flowy

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 66 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
All
  • 208 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
Status:
on Oct 14, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beginner B located?
      Beginner B is located in Mountwood Park, Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Mountwood Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.2393, -81.30435.
      ▼ How hard is Beginner B?
      Beginner B is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 1.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beginner B?
      Beginner B has 9 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 844 ft to 889 ft.
      ▼ Is Beginner B a point to point trail?
      Beginner B is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Beginner B?
      Beginner B is 2,874 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beginner B?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Beginner B. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Beginner B? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beginner B are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beginner B?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Beginner B. The trail is 2,874 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Beginner B?
      Beginner B is a very popular trail. There have been 619 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 783 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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