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2.5 miles
Distance
215 ft
Climb
-229 ft
Descent
00:56:24
Avg time
-13 ft
Altitude change
2,408 ft
Altitude min
2,607 ft
Altitude max
2,599 ft
Altitude start
2,585 ft
Altitude end
-0.1%
Grade
-35.3%
Grade max
16.2%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,024 ft
Distance flat
00:56:24
Avg time

Crack Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Big Bear Lake Trail Center
    Bruceton Mills, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #51822 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #17642 in E-Biking
    • #112979 in Trail Running
    • #132942 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #236 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #29 in E-Biking
    • #395 in Trail Running
    • #550 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Roller Coaster
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Big Bear Lake Trail Center

One of the classic trails at Big Bear. Most of this trail can be considered intermediate with a few short advanced sections/features. Do you like riding a boardwalk through a rock canyon or up and over round boulders? If yes, then Crack Trail is for you

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BoardwalkBridgesDropsRollers

Bike Park

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Avg: 4.24 (10 votes)
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      Big Bear Lake West Virginia MTB, Tech Trails
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      10:28 | 727 | Nov 16, 2022 , Bruceton Mills

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      2021 Big Bear XC Classic Pro/Ex Course Archived
      ★ 5.0 • 20 miles • 2,115 ft • 4 • Race •
      This is the pro/Ex race course for the 2021 Big Bear XC Classic
      4.4 ★★★★★
      10 Ratings
      5 ★ 60%
      4 ★ 20%
      3 ★ 20%
      2 ★
      1 ★

      3 Reviews & Comments

      JeffreyDaviskJX
      Interesting crack feature that is sort of unrideable unless you have very skinny handlebars. The boards are the composite ones so if they're wet, be careful.
      savesthejade savesthejade
      Fun techy trail with the namesake crack feature! Wish the rest of the trail was as playful and interesting.
      dllawson819
      I've ridden at Big Bear Lake twice while visiting family in the area. The Crack trail is fun and I will add it to the Race Loop the next time I ride here.

      5 stars because I think this trail is worth riding if you're in the area.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Crack Trail located?
      Crack Trail is located in Big Bear Lake Trail Center, Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Big Bear Lake Trail Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.5994, -79.51308.
      ▼ How hard is Crack Trail?
      Crack Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Crack Trail?
      Crack Trail has 215 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 229 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,408 ft to 2,607 ft.
      ▼ How long is Crack Trail?
      Crack Trail is 2.5 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Crack Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Crack Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Crack Trail?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Crack Trail are:
      • July (25 activities)
      • September (12 activities)
      • October (12 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Crack Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Crack Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Crack Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 56 minutes to ride Crack Trail. The trail is 2.5 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Crack Trail?
      Crack Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 532 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 527 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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