more stats
3,002 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-541 ft
Descent
00:11:32
Avg time
-529 ft
Altitude change
1,017 ft
Altitude min
1,546 ft
Altitude max
1,546 ft
Altitude start
1,017 ft
Altitude end
-17.6%
Grade
-55.4%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
95 ft
Distance climb
2,907 ft
Distance down
00:11:32
Avg time

Fall Line Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Valley Falls State Park
    Fairmont, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #41864 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28806 in E-Biking
  • State Ranking
    #193 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #47 in E-Biking
  • Trail Exposure
    High Risk
  • Blaze Color
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    West Virginia State Parks

This trail is exactly as it sounds. Fall line. Steep and rugged. Large drops and techy rock gardens. This trail is very challenging to get down in the dry, let alone the wet.

*note - the top 1/3 of the trail is in park boundaries. You are about 10' from the boundary on the ridge. The boundary is marked with metal plates on trees. Be respectful of the adjacent land owners property line.

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 10 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 31 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Fall Line Trail Trail Reports

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Jun 25, 2026 @ 10:14am (America/Detroit)
Jun 25, 2026
Few down trees towards the end
Mar 14, 2026 @ 7:14pm (America/New_York)
Mar 14, 2026
Freshly leaf blown and all down trees cleared.
Jun 12, 2025 @ 4:33pm
Jun 12, 2025
Difficulty emblem added to trail signpost. Trail could use stick clear/leaf blow.
Jun 13, 2022 @ 6:47pm
Jun 13, 2022
erosion in landing corrected. more armor and dirt added
Sep 4, 2021 @ 1:26pm
Sep 4, 2021
Good shape. A little washed out post rain. Wet in usual spots.
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Status:
on Jun 25, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.38 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Directions to fall-line-trail trailhead (39.393140, -80.068590)

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      Videos

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      Valley Falls: Find The Line
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      4:13 | 281 | Jan 14, 2022 , Fairmont
      Valley Falls Stage #3 - Fall Line Trail - WV...
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      3:06 | 475 | Mar 4, 2019 , Fairmont
      Fall Line Drop
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      0:09 | | May 7, 2021 , Fairmont
      Chute
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      0:16 | 109 | Feb 27, 2021 , Fairmont

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Fall Line Trail located?
      Fall Line Trail is located in Valley Falls State Park, Fairmont, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Valley Falls State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.39314, -80.06859.
      ▼ How hard is Fall Line Trail?
      Fall Line Trail is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 17.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Fall Line Trail?
      Fall Line Trail has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 541 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,017 ft to 1,546 ft.
      ▼ How long is Fall Line Trail?
      Fall Line Trail is 3,002 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Fall Line Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Fall Line Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Fall Line Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Fall Line Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Fall Line Trail?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Fall Line Trail. The trail is 3,002 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Fall Line Trail?
      Fall Line Trail is a very popular trail. There have been 334 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 365 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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