more stats
1,860 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-47 ft
Descent
00:02:03
Avg time
-43 ft
Altitude change
807 ft
Altitude min
852 ft
Altitude max
851 ft
Altitude start
807 ft
Altitude end
-2.3%
Grade
-17.2%
Grade max
4.1%
Grade min
308 ft
Distance climb
988 ft
Distance down
522 ft
Distance flat
00:02:03
Avg time

Beginner C Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountwood Park
    Parkersburg, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #6384 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #99912 in E-Biking
    • #118266 in Trail Running
    • #329662 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #18 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #205 in E-Biking
    • #420 in Trail Running
    • #1,702 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Final section of Beginner loop. Speedy flow, moderate skill progression and nice scenery overlooking Mountwood Lake.

Access Info

Accessible from the Walter Taitt Trail and the Lake Trail.

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 13 miles average
6 Months
  • 68 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 202 rides
  • Last: Oct 14, 2026
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Avg: 4.24 (3 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Beginner C located?
      Beginner C 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 39.24033, -81.3057.
      ▼ How hard is Beginner C?
      Beginner C is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Beginner C?
      Beginner C has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 47 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 807 ft to 852 ft.
      ▼ Is Beginner C a point to point trail?
      Beginner C is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Beginner C?
      Beginner C is 1,860 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Beginner C?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Beginner C. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Beginner C?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Beginner C are:
      • April (28 activities)
      • June (28 activities)
      • July (24 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Beginner C? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Beginner C are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Beginner C?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Beginner C. The trail is 1,860 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Beginner C?
      Beginner C is a very popular trail. There have been 603 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 783 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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