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8.3 miles
Distance
577 ft
Climb
-2,045 ft
Descent
01:22:49
Avg time
-1,467 ft
Altitude change
1,422 ft
Altitude min
2,925 ft
Altitude max
2,925 ft
Altitude start
1,457 ft
Altitude end
-3.3%
Grade
-39.5%
Grade max
34.3%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
6 miles
Distance down
886 ft
Distance flat
01:22:49
Avg time

Long Mountain Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Wolf Gap Recreation Area
    Moorefield, West Virginia
  • Ref Number
    #1007
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    35 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #53989 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #174068 in Trail Running
    • #164938 in Hiking
    • #27352 in Horseback
  • State Ranking
    #345 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #1,694 in Trail Running
    • #1,647 in Hiking
    • #327 in Horseback
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

Rocky, rugged riding for much of this trail. Tough going but a sweet (still rough) descent into Bucktail trail. It rains frequently here and you'll be riding in trail waterfalls if you get caught in a downpour.

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Waterfall

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Long Mountain located?
      Long Mountain is located in Wolf Gap Recreation Area, Moorefield, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Wolf Gap Recreation Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.93101, -78.72473.
      ▼ How hard is Long Mountain?
      Long Mountain is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 3.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Long Mountain?
      Long Mountain has 577 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2,045 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,422 ft to 2,925 ft.
      ▼ Is Long Mountain a point to point trail?
      Long Mountain is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Long Mountain?
      Long Mountain is 8.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Long Mountain?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Long Mountain. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Long Mountain? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Long Mountain are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Long Mountain?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 23 minutes to ride Long Mountain. The trail is 8.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Long Mountain?
      Long Mountain is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 11 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 12 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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