more stats
2.2 miles
Distance
313 ft
Climb
-349 ft
Descent
00:28:39
Avg time
-36 ft
Altitude change
1,006 ft
Altitude min
1,251 ft
Altitude max
1,042 ft
Altitude start
1,007 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-27.4%
Grade max
18.9%
Grade min
5,030 ft
Distance climb
4,708 ft
Distance down
1,647 ft
Distance flat
00:28:39
Avg time

Burr Smith Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Watters Smith Memorial State Park
    West Milford, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #241155 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #104044 in E-Biking
    • #337380 in Trail Running
    • #118974 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #964 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #221 in E-Biking
    • #1,650 in Trail Running
    • #460 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    One Direction
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    West Virginia State Parks

Old school narrow singletrack that climbs past a graveyard and loops across creeks with climbing switchbacks leading to a long downhill with optional features throughout. Trail named for the park's benefactor, Burr Smith, who willed the land to West Virginia State Parks in 1949.

Access Info

Accessible from Duck Creek Loop.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 16 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 42 rides
  • Last: Oct 28, 2026
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Burr Smith Trail Reports

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May 12, 2026 @ 5:45pm (America/New_York)
May 12, 2026
Dec 24, 2021 @ 7:47am
Dec 24, 2021
 Trail is ok, it’s a bit wet in places. Grip is ok in most areas. Leaves cover the trail a little making it a bit tricky at times to maintain grip.
Dec 12, 2020 @ 10:12am
Dec 12, 2020
Sep 28, 2019 @ 6:33am
Sep 28, 2019
 Tree down on trail. Other than that the trail is in nice condition with a light leaf covering, some roots and loose rock chunk. The trail isn't...
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Burr Smith located?
      Burr Smith is located in Watters Smith Memorial State Park, West Milford, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Watters Smith Memorial State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.16672, -80.40727.
      ▼ How hard is Burr Smith?
      Burr Smith is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Burr Smith?
      Burr Smith has 313 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 349 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,006 ft to 1,251 ft.
      ▼ Is Burr Smith a point to point trail?
      Yes, Burr Smith is a point to point trail. The direction is One Direction. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Burr Smith?
      Burr Smith is 2.2 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Burr Smith?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Burr Smith. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Burr Smith? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Burr Smith are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Burr Smith?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 29 minutes to ride Burr Smith. The trail is 2.2 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Burr Smith?
      Burr Smith is a moderately popular trail. There have been 234 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 297 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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