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3.0 miles
Distance
115 ft
Climb
-473 ft
Descent
2,938 ft
High Point
-357 ft
Altitude change
2,573 ft
Altitude min
2,938 ft
Altitude start
2,582 ft
Altitude end
-2.2%
Grade
-36.2%
Grade max
26.7%
Grade min
2,933 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
2,428 ft
Distance flat
Hosterman Trail Details
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Riding AreaGreen Bank
Marlinton, West Virginia -
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Trail TypeMixed
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerGreen Bank Observatory
Hosterman Trail is a 3 mile mixed surface trail that traverses Little Mountain from Slavin Hollow Trail in Green Bank to the Greenbrier River in Hosterman. It is a gradual, beginner friendly trail consisting of mostly double track. However, on the Hosterman Suspension Bridge side the is more singletrack and there is often a lot of water on the trail. On the Slavin Hollow end, the trail begins with a mile long, double track descent. The trail can be ridden both ways but the 300' vertical climb on the Slavin Hollow end going southbound will test your will. However, at this end you can access the Allegheny Trail or the Greenbank Observatory Trails.
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Slavin Hollow Trail, Hosterman Road, Allegheny Trail (Durbin-Green Bank)
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(38.445840, -79.854330)
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Nearby Trails
- Allegheny Trail (durbin-green Bank) 1,217 ft
- Reflector Trail 4,879 ft
- Back 40 1 mile
- Slavin Hollow Trail 2 miles
- Parking 2 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hosterman Trail
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Where is Hosterman Trail located?
Hosterman Trail is located in Green Bank, Marlinton, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Green Bank trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.44584, -79.85433.
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How hard is Hosterman Trail?
Hosterman Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Hosterman Trail?
Hosterman Trail has 115 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 473 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,573 ft to 2,938 ft.
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Is Hosterman Trail a point to point trail?
Hosterman Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
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