more stats
2,080 ft
Distance
-260 ft
Descent
00:03:07
Avg time
-260 ft
Altitude change
3,366 ft
Altitude min
3,627 ft
Altitude max
3,627 ft
Altitude start
3,366 ft
Altitude end
-12.5%
Grade
-49.9%
Grade max
-1.4%
Grade min
2,064 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:03:07
Avg time

Big Ash Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Snowshoe Bike Park
    Snowshoe Village, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #93038 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #404 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, DJ
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop, Jump, Gap Jump
  • Land Owner
    Snowshoe Mountain Resort

This trail has been rebuilt and extended for 2023 This trail now features 15 jumps, ranging from skippers to moon booters, big drops, and huge gaps. Expert riders only! Instead of branching off of Powerline, this trail now starts from where Missing Link and Ball n Jack dump out.

Access Info

At merge of Ball-N-Jack and Missing Link. Top of Powerline

Tags
BermsDropsJumps

Bike Park

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 15 rides
  • 27 miles avg distance
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  • 228 rides
  • Last: Oct 9, 2026
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on Jul 16, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.39 (4 votes)
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      Directions to big-ash trailhead (38.425520, -80.007800)
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      Sep 5, 2020 @ 4:31pm
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      Jul 14, 2020 @ 6:47pm
      Jul 14, 2020
      Jumps 2

      Videos

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      Big Ash Trail and Snowshoe Ninja Bob trail
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      9:22 | 375 | Jul 27, 2022 , Snowshoe Village
      First Time on Big Ash Jump Line and Stepdown...
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      0:08 | 740 | Oct 5, 2020 , Snowshoe Village
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      0:27 | 102 | Sep 10, 2022 , Snowshoe Village
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      0:12 | 136 | Jan 18, 2022 , Snowshoe Village

      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

      5.0 ★★★★★
      4 Ratings
      5 ★ 100%
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      3 Reviews & Comments

      wvmtber06 wvmtber06
      got to see the enjoyment of 2 kids going in over their heads and case the crap out of one of the jumps
      PatMAE PatMAE
      Really fun spot to session. The big tables are pretty forgiving if you case.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Big Ash located?
      Big Ash 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 38.42552, -80.0078.
      ▼ How hard is Big Ash?
      Big Ash is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 12.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Big Ash?
      The trail has 260 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,366 ft to 3,627 ft.
      ▼ Is Big Ash a point to point trail?
      Yes, Big Ash is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Big Ash?
      Big Ash is 2,080 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Big Ash?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Big Ash. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Big Ash? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Big Ash are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Big Ash?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Big Ash. The trail is 2,080 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Big Ash?
      Big Ash is a moderately popular trail. There have been 1,913 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,695 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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