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2.6 miles
Distance
126 ft
Climb
-129 ft
Descent
00:12:31
Avg time
-4 ft
Altitude change
1,656 ft
Altitude min
1,755 ft
Altitude max
1,748 ft
Altitude start
1,745 ft
Altitude end
-15.1%
Grade max
38.1%
Grade min
3,533 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
4,541 ft
Distance flat
00:12:31
Avg time

Dike Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Summersville Lake
    Summersville, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Access Trail or Doubletrack Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Fat, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes

Gated gravel road that travels across and along two dikes. There are beautiful views of the lake and surrounding areas during summer. (The lake is empty/mud pit during the winter).

Access Info

Trailhead with limited parking is the next turn after the campground entrance. Or, park at the campground entrance and take the connector trail.

Adaptive Bike Info
aMTB Green Rating: Beginner features and moderate terrain.
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jun 12, 2022 @ 11:45am
Jun 12, 2022
 Muddy and overgrown. This trail has potential considering it's near the lake, but it looks like it has not been maintain for a long time. It has...
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Dike Loop

        ▼ Where is Dike Loop located?
        Dike Loop is located in Summersville Lake, Summersville, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Summersville Lake trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.21862, -80.9104.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dike Loop?
        Dike Loop has 126 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 129 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,656 ft to 1,755 ft.
        ▼ Is Dike Loop a point to point trail?
        Dike Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        ▼ How long is Dike Loop?
        Dike Loop is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.

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