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4,862 ft
Distance
143 ft
Climb
-53 ft
Descent
00:06:45
Avg time
86 ft
Altitude change
745 ft
Altitude min
867 ft
Altitude max
745 ft
Altitude start
833 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-21.8%
Grade max
18.6%
Grade min
1,857 ft
Distance climb
804 ft
Distance down
2,201 ft
Distance flat
00:06:45
Avg time

Drifter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridenour Preserve
    Nitro, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 50 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #20580 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #133110 in Trail Running
    • #150996 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #95 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #477 in Trail Running
    • #626 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Tracy Toler

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AI Generated Description

Drifter is a 4,862 ft popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Nitro West Virginia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 143 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 2 rides
  • 9 miles average
6 Months
  • 40 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 114 rides
  • Last: Nov 9, 2026
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Drifter Trail Reports

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Nov 3, 2026 @ 3:03pm (America/New_York)
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Apr 24, 2026 @ 10:55am (America/New_York)
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Sep 21, 2025 @ 9:53am (America/New_York)
Sep 21, 2025
Aug 11, 2025 @ 4:11pm
Aug 11, 2025
 Clear fast
Sep 15, 2024 @ 11:46am
Sep 15, 2024
 Yellow Jacket nest at the beginning Drifter, right at the end of the gravel.
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on Nov 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Ridenour Preserve Standard Route
      ★ 5.0 • 7 miles • 659 ft • 7 • Loop •
      Ridenour Preserve standard cross country mountain biking route. Route uses our two largest and most...
      5.0 ★★★★★
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Drifter located?
      Drifter is located in Ridenour Preserve, Nitro, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Ridenour Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.41443, -81.83335.
      ▼ How hard is Drifter?
      Drifter is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Drifter?
      Drifter has 143 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 53 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 745 ft to 867 ft.
      ▼ Is Drifter a point to point trail?
      Drifter is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Drifter?
      Drifter is 4,862 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Drifter?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Drifter. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Drifter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Drifter are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Drifter?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Drifter. The trail is 4,862 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Drifter?
      Drifter is a very popular trail. There have been 446 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 479 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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