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600 ft
Distance
-76 ft
Descent
00:02:23
Avg time
-76 ft
Altitude change
1,715 ft
Altitude min
1,791 ft
Altitude max
1,791 ft
Altitude start
1,716 ft
Altitude end
-12.7%
Grade
-30.6%
Grade max
-5.7%
Grade min
600 ft
Distance down
00:02:23
Avg time

Dynamite Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Needleseye Park
    Oak Hill, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 100 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #169437 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #8606 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #725 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #11 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Rock Face, Rock Garden

Dynamite is a 600 ft long Black Diamond. This is a dedicated downhill, difficult in nature with high consequences and NOT multi directional. To ride a sessionable loop, riders will descend to Blast Furnace to ride a short section of Whistleblower to Shuttlecar and back up to the top of Dynamite. Dynamite is a large boulder garden, purpose built to challenge advanced riders. It has several lines within the boulder garden. It is advised to scout the lines, if it is the first time you've ridden it.

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DropsRock gardensRock slabs

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 17 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 70 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Dynamite located?
      Dynamite is located in Needleseye Park, Oak Hill, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Needleseye Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.97949, -81.11227.
      ▼ How hard is Dynamite?
      Dynamite is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 12.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Dynamite?
      The trail has 76 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,715 ft to 1,791 ft.
      ▼ How long is Dynamite?
      Dynamite is 600 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Dynamite?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Dynamite. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Dynamite? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Dynamite are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Dynamite?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Dynamite. The trail is 600 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Dynamite?
      Dynamite is a very popular trail. There have been 196 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 303 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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