more stats
3.9 miles
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-617 ft
Descent
00:34:48
Avg time
-545 ft
Altitude change
3,465 ft
Altitude min
4,010 ft
Altitude max
4,010 ft
Altitude start
3,465 ft
Altitude end
-2.7%
Grade
-21%
Grade max
15.8%
Grade min
2,326 ft
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
1,870 ft
Distance flat
00:34:48
Avg time

Forest Road 49 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Shavers Fork/Stonecoal
    Huttonsville, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Asphalt/Tarmac Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    USFS
  • OSM Way

This road can be used to shuttle Shavers Fork, Whitmeadow, and Stonecoal. It's also a chill pedal.

Access Info

Forest Road 92

Tags
Shuttle access

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 0 rides
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6 Months
  • 1 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
All
  • 1 rides
  • Last: Oct 23, 2026
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      Directions to forest-road-49 trailhead (38.697140, -79.883090)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Forest Road 49 located?
      Forest Road 49 is located in Shavers Fork/Stonecoal, Huttonsville, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Shavers Fork/Stonecoal trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.69714, -79.88309.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Forest Road 49?
      Forest Road 49 has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 617 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,465 ft to 4,010 ft.
      ▼ Is Forest Road 49 a point to point trail?
      Forest Road 49 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is asphalt/tarmac road.
      ▼ How long is Forest Road 49?
      Forest Road 49 is 3.9 miles long. The trail type is asphalt/tarmac road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Forest Road 49?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Forest Road 49. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Forest Road 49? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Forest Road 49 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Forest Road 49?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 35 minutes to ride Forest Road 49. The trail is 3.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Forest Road 49?
      Forest Road 49 is a very popular trail. There have been 6 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 6 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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