more stats
2,667 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-362 ft
Descent
00:03:18
Avg time
-360 ft
Altitude change
1,315 ft
Altitude min
1,677 ft
Altitude max
1,675 ft
Altitude start
1,316 ft
Altitude end
-13.5%
Grade
-46%
Grade max
3.2%
Grade min
59 ft
Distance climb
2,290 ft
Distance down
318 ft
Distance flat
00:03:18
Avg time

Copperhead Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
  • Riding Area
    Bryce Bike Park
    Basye, Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #130341 in Mountain Biking
  • State Ranking
    #952 in Mountain Biking · Virginia
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Jump

This is probably the closest thing Bryce has to a downhill trail. It's steep and pretty fast.
While there aren't any rock gardens, it is still a real nice break from the rest of the mountain that is mostly bike park trails.

From the lift head right then to the left of the cement thing.

Access Info

Exit the lift, turn right, entrance is to the left of Pickleback

Tags
Jumps

Bike Park

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 3 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 16 miles avg distance
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  • 242 rides
  • Last: Oct 18, 2026
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Copperhead Trail Reports

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Jun 20, 2026 @ 10:33am (America/New_York)
Jun 20, 2026
Nov 14, 2025 @ 12:12pm (America/New_York)
Nov 14, 2025
 Lots of leaves on the off camber cliffside trails. Be prepared to surf.
Nov 2, 2025 @ 9:58am (America/New_York)
Nov 2, 2025
Jul 19, 2024 @ 9:47am
Jul 19, 2024
 Deeply rutted
Aug 31, 2023 @ 4:07am
Aug 31, 2023
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on Jun 20, 2026
Dry
Avg: 3.71 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to copperhead-101693 trailhead (38.810330, -78.768190)
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      Videos

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      28:28 | 238 | Aug 13, 2025 , Basye
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      18:04 | 248 | Dec 19, 2024 , Basye
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      16:43 | 258 | Aug 3, 2022 , Basye
      3.5 ★★★★★
      8 Ratings
      5 ★ 25%
      4 ★ 25%
      3 ★ 38%
      2 ★
      1 ★ 13%

      3 Reviews & Comments

      AndrewTD0SuP
      Huge roots, extremely gnarly compared to the rest of the park. Highly technical, requiring speed and confidence to stay upright. A very challenging ride and I can’t emphasize enough how different it is from the well groomed flow and excellent berm/jump design of the rest of the park.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Copperhead located?
      Copperhead is located in Bryce Bike Park, Basye, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Bryce Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.81033, -78.76819.
      ▼ How hard is Copperhead?
      Copperhead is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 13.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Copperhead?
      Copperhead has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 362 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,315 ft to 1,677 ft.
      ▼ Is Copperhead a point to point trail?
      Yes, Copperhead is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Copperhead?
      Copperhead is 2,667 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Copperhead?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Copperhead. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Copperhead? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Copperhead are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Copperhead?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Copperhead. The trail is 2,667 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Copperhead?
      Copperhead is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 1,472 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 2,551 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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