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3,301 ft
Distance
35 ft
Climb
-57 ft
Descent
00:04:57
Avg time
-19 ft
Altitude change
909 ft
Altitude min
946 ft
Altitude max
946 ft
Altitude start
928 ft
Altitude end
-0.6%
Grade
-14.5%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
689 ft
Distance climb
1,253 ft
Distance down
1,355 ft
Distance flat
00:04:57
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Caretaker 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 [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #55812 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #20277 in E-Biking
    • #286447 in Trail Running
    • #337277 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Wooded singletrack. Caretaker and Mansion Trail form an outer loop in south Mountwood Park.

Access Info

Begins at Four Corners and will take you to Mansion Trail in 2/10th mile. Access either end via the Walter Taitt Trail

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 42 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 128 rides
  • Last: Aug 16, 2026
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Avg: 4.1 (3 votes)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Caretaker

        ▼ Where is Caretaker located?
        Caretaker 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 39.23388, -81.30271.
        ▼ How hard is Caretaker?
        Caretaker is rated as Green difficulty. The average grade is 0.6%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Caretaker?
        Caretaker has 35 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 57 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 909 ft to 946 ft.
        ▼ Is Caretaker a point to point trail?
        Caretaker is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Caretaker?
        Caretaker is 3,301 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Caretaker?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Caretaker. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Caretaker?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Caretaker are:
        • July (9 activities)
        • April (4 activities)
        • November (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Caretaker? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Caretaker are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Caretaker?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Caretaker. The trail is 3,301 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Caretaker?
        Caretaker is a very popular trail. There have been 730 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 832 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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