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2.4 miles
Distance
210 ft
Climb
-212 ft
Descent
00:25:02
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
4,346 ft
Altitude min
4,463 ft
Altitude max
4,348 ft
Altitude start
4,347 ft
Altitude end
-14.4%
Grade max
13.5%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
4,531 ft
Distance down
2,405 ft
Distance flat
00:25:02
Avg time

Hawks Ridge Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mower Basin
    Huttonsville, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #3051 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #325640 in Trail Running
    • #19636 in Hiking
    • #19047 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2021
  • Land Owner
    USFS

This trail starts out on a doubletrack ascent traversing up the ridge. Follow the signs to get to the singletrack. The Singletrack trail follows along old road for a bit, then turns away into the woods. The wooded section of trail is techy, rooty, rocky, and challenging, giving it a more difficult (intermediate) rating. The trail has a good balance of climbs, descents and flow sections going in either direction. About halfway through this trail, you can make the choice to exit onto Peregrine Falcon.

Access Info

Most commonly accessed by taking FS 227 to Mower Basin Trails Access. Parking available at Mower Basin Parking Area; enter trail from Hawks Ridge.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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May 17, 2025 @ 11:39am
May 17, 2025
May 3, 2025 @ 5:04am
May 3, 2025
 All clear and running great!
Feb 14, 2024 @ 12:15pm
Feb 14, 2024
 Down trees removed.
Jul 5, 2023 @ 1:32pm
Jul 5, 2023
 Downed tree
May 16, 2022 @ 10:42am
May 16, 2022
 This trail is great! It is always turning bobbing and weaving like a good trail should. Wheels on the ground will improve it.
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Ideal
Avg: 4.24 (3 votes)
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        Directions to hawks-ridge-loop trailhead (38.573880, -79.927210)

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hawks Ridge Loop

        ▼ Where is Hawks Ridge Loop located?
        Hawks Ridge Loop is located in Mower Basin, Huttonsville, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Mower Basin trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.57388, -79.92721.
        ▼ How hard is Hawks Ridge Loop?
        Hawks Ridge Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hawks Ridge Loop?
        Hawks Ridge Loop has 210 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 212 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,346 ft to 4,463 ft.
        ▼ Is Hawks Ridge Loop a point to point trail?
        Hawks Ridge Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hawks Ridge Loop?
        Hawks Ridge Loop is 2.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hawks Ridge Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hawks Ridge Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Hawks Ridge Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hawks Ridge Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Hawks Ridge Loop?
        The estimated time to ride Hawks Ridge Loop is approximately 25 minutes. The trail is 2.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Hawks Ridge Loop?
        Hawks Ridge Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 179 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 270 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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