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3,789 ft
Distance
98 ft
Climb
-104 ft
Descent
2,101 ft
High Point
-8 ft
Altitude change
2,024 ft
Altitude min
2,032 ft
Altitude start
2,024 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-12.1%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
1,391 ft
Distance climb
1,657 ft
Distance down
738 ft
Distance flat

Original Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Senator Trails
    Elkins, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Exposure
    Normal
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
    • Both Directions for Backcountry Skiing
    • Both Directions for Winter Fat Biking
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 2
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    Davis & Elkins College

Natural surface trail with about 150 feet of elevation gain

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  • 1 rides
  • 7 miles average
6 Months
  • 2 rides
  • 4 miles avg distance
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  • 2 rides
  • Last: Aug 28, 2026
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Original Loop Trail Reports

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Aug 29, 2026 @ 7:50pm (America/New_York)
6 hours
 reporter Be aware, neighboring landowners dog (black poodle) can break through electric fence and will chase bikes. Keep all dogs on leash.
Aug 28, 2026 @ 7:12pm (America/New_York)
1 day
 reporter A small seep near the house on the western side of the loop has a bit of mud.
Jul 24, 2026 @ 9:41am (America/New_York)
Jul 24, 2026
 reporter Small tree down across trail, can navigate over or around
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        Directions to original-loop-934936 trailhead (38.934960, -79.844030)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Original Loop

        ▼ Where is Original Loop located?
        Original Loop is located in Senator Trails, Elkins, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Senator Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.93496, -79.84403.
        ▼ How hard is Original Loop?
        Original Loop is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Original Loop?
        Original Loop has 98 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 104 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,024 ft to 2,101 ft.
        ▼ Is Original Loop a point to point trail?
        Original Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
        ▼ How long is Original Loop?
        Original Loop is 3,789 ft long. The trail type is wilderness trail.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Original Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Original Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Original Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Original Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Original Loop?
        Original Loop has limited popularity data available. There have been 8 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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