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1.7 miles
Distance
101 ft
Climb
-365 ft
Descent
00:13:02
Avg time
-266 ft
Altitude change
819 ft
Altitude min
1,087 ft
Altitude max
1,085 ft
Altitude start
820 ft
Altitude end
-3%
Grade
-33.2%
Grade max
9.8%
Grade min
1,795 ft
Distance climb
4,629 ft
Distance down
2,316 ft
Distance flat
00:13:02
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Haystack Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountwood Park
    Parkersburg, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #87762 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #52876 in E-Biking
    • #322188 in Trail Running
    • #48876 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Classic descent ridden east to west. West to east takes riders from Marina Trailhead up gradual ascent that leads to trails south of Volcano Road.

Access Info

Accessible from Access Road 1 when climbing. For Downhill, there are several options connecting to Powerline from the east or west,

Trail Supporters
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 19 miles average
6 Months
  • 19 rides
  • 13 miles avg distance
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  • 73 rides
  • Last: Aug 1, 2026
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Haystack

        ▼ Where is Haystack located?
        Haystack 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 39.23778, -81.29129.
        ▼ How hard is Haystack?
        Haystack is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Haystack?
        Haystack has 101 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 365 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 819 ft to 1,087 ft.
        ▼ Is Haystack a point to point trail?
        Haystack is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Haystack?
        Haystack is 1.7 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Haystack?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Haystack. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Haystack?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Haystack are:
        • June (6 activities)
        • July (5 activities)
        • May (2 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Haystack? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Haystack are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Haystack?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Haystack. 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 Haystack?
        Haystack is a moderately popular trail. There have been 322 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 298 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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