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6.1 miles
Distance
566 ft
Climb
-621 ft
Descent
00:41:07
Avg time
-56 ft
Altitude change
1,903 ft
Altitude min
2,031 ft
Altitude max
1,982 ft
Altitude start
1,926 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-20.2%
Grade max
24.8%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2 miles
Distance flat
00:41:07
Avg time

Dalton Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Arrowhead Trails @ NRGNP
    Fayetteville, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #64173 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #131751 in Trail Running
    • #125026 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Year Opened
    2011
  • Land Owner
    National Park Service

6.4 miles round trip
Trail Difficulty Rating: Intermediate

This trail is more narrow than the easy (green) loops in the Arrowhead Trail system. Trail tread width is 20” to 24” with tight turns and mildly steep hills. From Point N, ride toward Point M along a ridge line, then drop down through a cool rhododendron tunnel. From Point M, zip around the wide switchback series toward Point L. On the northern side of the Craigs Branch Trail (administrative gravel road), explore an older forest than you will find on the rest of the Arrowhead Trail system and catch glimpses of the gorge through the trees. Expect to encounter small obstacles along the trail, rocky sections and tight turns. Runners and bikers will enjoy the thrilling flow of the trail design.

source: National Park Service
Access Info

Connections can be made from this trail to LeCroy Trail and Adena Trail. The Dalton Trail junctions off the Clovis Trail and can be accessed at three junctions with the Craig Branch Trail.
Distances from Arrowhead Trail trailhead parking area:
0.3 mile (connector)
0.4 miles
1.0 miles down

Dalton Trail also crosses the access road 0.15 miles up from the trailhead parking area. The Dalton Trail offers access to the LeCroy Trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 13 miles average
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  • 6 rides
  • 19 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jun 20, 2026
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May 14, 2025 @ 7:42am
May 14, 2025
Mar 1, 2025 @ 12:16pm
Mar 1, 2025
 Tree down across trail. Bigger than it looks in the picture.
Sep 2, 2024 @ 6:14pm
Sep 2, 2024
 Large tree down near the walkway on Dalton
Apr 27, 2024 @ 6:53am
Apr 27, 2024
Mar 17, 2024 @ 6:01pm
Mar 17, 2024
looks like it might go
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        Good Shuttle from ABF
        6 miles • 612 ft • 10 • Shuttled •
        Good shuttle route starting from the Arrowhead Bike Farm and ending on Fayette Station Road.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dalton

        ▼ Where is Dalton located?
        Dalton is located in Arrowhead Trails @ NRGNP, Fayetteville, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Arrowhead Trails @ NRGNP trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.04074, -81.06502.
        ▼ How hard is Dalton?
        Dalton is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dalton?
        Dalton has 566 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 621 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,903 ft to 2,031 ft.
        ▼ Is Dalton a point to point trail?
        Dalton is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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