more stats
2,999 ft
Distance
78 ft
Climb
-109 ft
Descent
00:07:20
Avg time
-29 ft
Altitude change
1,341 ft
Altitude min
1,450 ft
Altitude max
1,390 ft
Altitude start
1,362 ft
Altitude end
-1%
Grade
-21.2%
Grade max
17.6%
Grade min
1,316 ft
Distance climb
1,332 ft
Distance down
308 ft
Distance flat
00:07:20
Avg time

Cliffhanger Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Philippi
    , West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 35 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #317595 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131627 in E-Biking
    • #423851 in Trail Running
    • #427259 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,196 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #364 in E-Biking
    • #1,996 in Trail Running
    • #2,000 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

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Cliffhanger Loop is a 2,999 ft less popular black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Philippi West Virginia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 78 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Cliffhanger Loop located?
      Cliffhanger Loop is located in Philippi, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Philippi trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.14594, -80.0478.
      ▼ How hard is Cliffhanger Loop?
      Cliffhanger Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Cliffhanger Loop?
      Cliffhanger Loop has 78 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 109 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,341 ft to 1,450 ft.
      ▼ Is Cliffhanger Loop a point to point trail?
      Cliffhanger Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Cliffhanger Loop?
      Cliffhanger Loop is 2,999 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Cliffhanger Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Cliffhanger Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Cliffhanger Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Cliffhanger Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Cliffhanger Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Cliffhanger Loop. The trail is 2,999 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Cliffhanger Loop?
      Cliffhanger Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 32 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 50 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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