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2.3 miles
Distance
-746 ft
Descent
00:12:00
Avg time
-746 ft
Altitude change
2,158 ft
Altitude min
2,904 ft
Altitude max
2,904 ft
Altitude start
2,159 ft
Altitude end
-6.1%
Grade
-34.1%
Grade max
1.7%
Grade min
157 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
00:12:00
Avg time

Halfway Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Marlin Mountain Area Trails
    Marlinton, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #147680 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #363957 in Trail Running
    • #63389 in Hiking
    • #50506 in Gravel Biking
  • State Ranking
    #647 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #1,808 in Trail Running
    • #201 in Hiking
    • #188 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    USFS

This traditional Forest Service trail, originally a logging grade, offers an excellent experience for both riding and hiking. It a smooth double track for most of its length and provides access to Marlinton or the Greenbrier River Trail from the Allegheny Trail. It is ideally enjoyed as a loop with Marlin Run and the Greenbrier River Trail. For a longer excursion, one can ascend the trail to reach the ALT and enjoy the 1.5-mile downhill on either the ALT or the Marlin Mountain Trail down to WV Route 39.

Access Info

Marlin Run (FR 300), Greenbrier River Trail at Knapp.

Tags

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Apr 1, 2024 @ 12:22am
Apr 1, 2024
31March'24 Cut trees, threw dead falls, and kicked sticks. Halfway Run is clear and ridable but with the recent rain it's very loose in a few places.
Apr 27, 2021 @ 9:52am
Apr 27, 2021
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Avg: 3.86 (2 votes)
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      MogulRacer
      Dec 23rd '23, there are a couple of trees across the trail, one of which is a pain in the a$$ to get your bike across near the top of Halfway Run trail. If you're doing the Marlin Mtn loop everything else is clear.
      MogulRacer
      Halfway Run was cleared of downed trees and heavy brush on 12 OCT 23. It's wide open and wonderful now.
      cookie3
      Looked very grown up at entrance, decided not to try it

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Halfway Run located?
      Halfway Run is located in Marlin Mountain Area Trails, Marlinton, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Marlin Mountain Area Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.21769, -80.01853.
      ▼ How hard is Halfway Run?
      Halfway Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 6.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Halfway Run?
      The trail has 746 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,158 ft to 2,904 ft.
      ▼ Is Halfway Run a point to point trail?
      Halfway Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Halfway Run?
      Halfway Run is 2.3 miles long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Halfway Run?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Halfway Run. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Halfway Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Halfway Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Halfway Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Halfway Run. The trail is 2.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Halfway Run?
      Halfway Run is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 5 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 5 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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