more stats
1,883 ft
Distance
14 ft
Climb
-18 ft
Descent
00:03:48
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
666 ft
Altitude min
698 ft
Altitude max
676 ft
Altitude start
676 ft
Altitude end
-13.7%
Grade max
19.2%
Grade min
472 ft
Distance climb
499 ft
Distance down
906 ft
Distance flat
00:03:48
Avg time

Green Machine Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridenour Preserve
    Nitro, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 90 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #19088 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #88100 in E-Biking
    • #103725 in Trail Running
    • #146948 in Hiking
    • #45313 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #88 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #147 in E-Biking
    • #351 in Trail Running
    • #620 in Hiking
    • #101 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Machine Groomed
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, DJ, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    Tracy Toler

Lollypop trail close to parking area and shelter. Great for young rippers ready conquer their first trail. Has a few berms and one harder alternate line that is well marked.

Tags
BermsFamily friendly

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 20 rides
  • 10 miles avg distance
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  • 69 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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on Nov 3, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Green Machine Loop located?
      Green Machine Loop 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 38.41417, -81.83233.
      ▼ How hard is Green Machine Loop?
      Green Machine Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Green Machine Loop?
      Green Machine Loop has 14 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 18 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 666 ft to 698 ft.
      ▼ Is Green Machine Loop a point to point trail?
      Green Machine Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ How long is Green Machine Loop?
      Green Machine Loop is 1,883 ft long. The trail type is machine groomed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Green Machine Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Green Machine Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Green Machine Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Green Machine Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Green Machine Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Green Machine Loop. The trail is 1,883 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Green Machine Loop?
      Green Machine Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 291 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 584 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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