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4,403 ft
Distance
71 ft
Climb
-45 ft
Descent
00:07:39
Avg time
26 ft
Altitude change
1,366 ft
Altitude min
1,428 ft
Altitude max
1,402 ft
Altitude start
1,427 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-11.3%
Grade max
12.8%
Grade min
2,031 ft
Distance climb
899 ft
Distance down
1,473 ft
Distance flat
00:07:39
Avg time
Black Bear Loop Trail Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaValley Falls State Park
Fairmont, West Virginia -
AKASam's Loop
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity50 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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State Ranking#104 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
- #108 in E-Biking
- #1,552 in Trail Running
- #1,688 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail ExposureNormal
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Blaze Color
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Face, Rock Garden
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LightingNo
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Land Owner
Formerly Sam's Loop, this is a small loop, just about 1 mile used primarily in the XC Race but the last leg is run in reverse for the enduro to tie into Rocky Trail West (about the last 250 yards or so). Riding this trail from dogwood after climbing Glady Creek, and Scotts Loop is recommended. There isn't much vertical elevation and most changes are short punchy climbs or short and steep rolls. Several small tech sections of rocks or log ride overs.
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Accessible from Rocky Trail East.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- Last: Oct 14, 2026
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