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705 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-22 ft
Descent
00:01:59
Avg time
-2 ft
Altitude change
4,735 ft
Altitude min
4,758 ft
Altitude max
4,739 ft
Altitude start
4,738 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-18.7%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
338 ft
Distance climb
243 ft
Distance down
125 ft
Distance flat
00:01:59
Avg time

High Point Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snowshoe Backcountry
    Snowshoe Village, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    100 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #184799 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #351567 in Trail Running
    • #80086 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #768 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #1,703 in Trail Running
    • #282 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Land Owner
    Snowshoe Mountain

A choice of steep climbs to the top of The Fingers network

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Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is High Point Loop located?
      High Point Loop is located in Snowshoe Backcountry, Snowshoe Village, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Snowshoe Backcountry trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.42834, -79.99586.
      ▼ How hard is High Point Loop?
      High Point Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for High Point Loop?
      High Point Loop has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 22 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,735 ft to 4,758 ft.
      ▼ Is High Point Loop a point to point trail?
      High Point Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is High Point Loop?
      High Point Loop is 705 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on High Point Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on High Point Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride High Point Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride High Point Loop are:
      • July (33 activities)
      • September (31 activities)
      • June (15 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access High Point Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to High Point Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride High Point Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride High Point Loop. The trail is 705 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is High Point Loop?
      High Point Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 654 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 891 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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