more stats
1.7 miles
Distance
363 ft
Climb
-131 ft
Descent
00:12:26
Avg time
232 ft
Altitude change
878 ft
Altitude min
1,169 ft
Altitude max
878 ft
Altitude start
1,109 ft
Altitude end
2.5%
Grade
-17%
Grade max
29.9%
Grade min
4,606 ft
Distance climb
2,087 ft
Distance down
2,188 ft
Distance flat
00:12:26
Avg time

Garys Grind Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountwood Park
    Parkersburg, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 25 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #120086 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #137296 in E-Biking
    • #361936 in Trail Running
    • #352003 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #533 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #412 in E-Biking
    • #1,784 in Trail Running
    • #1,813 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Classic climb to White Oak Ridge or rowdy downhill that drops to Mudlick Run.

Access Info

Climbing: From the picnic shelter cross the stream onto Gary’s Grind and enjoy a gradual climb along the stream for 4/10th mile. Gary’s Grind will go right into single-track for the next 1.5 miles and climb to White Oak Ridge Decending: Cross the camp road from White Oak Ridge and hold on

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River or creekSkinnies

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 36 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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Avg: 4.29 (4 votes)
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      May 24, 2025
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Garys Grind located?
      Garys Grind is located in Mountwood Park, Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Mountwood Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.24582, -81.28232.
      ▼ How hard is Garys Grind?
      Garys Grind is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 2.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Garys Grind?
      Garys Grind has 363 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 131 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 878 ft to 1,169 ft.
      ▼ Is Garys Grind a point to point trail?
      Garys Grind is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Garys Grind?
      Garys Grind is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Garys Grind?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Garys Grind. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Garys Grind? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Garys Grind are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Garys Grind?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Garys Grind. The trail is 1.7 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Garys Grind?
      Garys Grind is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 290 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 232 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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