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6.6 miles
Distance
1,337 ft
Climb
-1,336 ft
Descent
01:35:33
Avg time
525 ft
Altitude min
1,328 ft
Altitude max
635 ft
Altitude start
635 ft
Altitude end
-28.823%
Grade max
33.555%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
3 miles
Distance down
3,179 ft
Distance flat
01:35:33
Avg time

Perimeter Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Rolling Ridge
    Riverside, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #100458 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #297814 in Trail Running
    • #289527 in Hiking
    • #3260 in Winter Fat Biking
  • State Ranking
    #439 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #1,465 in Trail Running
    • #1,493 in Hiking
    • #3 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Mixed
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge, Drop, Jump, Log Ride, Rock Face, Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    FLOC

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AI Generated Description

Perimeter Loop is a 7 mile popular black diamond difficulty mixed trail located near Riverside West Virginia. It has rock slabs and skinnies. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 1,337 ft black diamond climb. It features bridge, drop, jump, log ride, rock face and rock garden. On average it takes 1 hour35 minutes to complete this trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 9 miles avg distance
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  • 33 rides
  • Last: Sep 7, 2026
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Perimeter Loop Trail Reports

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Jun 22, 2026 @ 11:12am (America/New_York)
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Mar 28, 2026 @ 11:45am (America/New_York)
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Jul 27, 2025 @ 3:19pm
Jul 27, 2025
 A few wet spots and a couple small trees/branches down.
Sep 15, 2024 @ 10:41am
Sep 15, 2024
Sep 14, 2024 @ 12:39pm
Sep 14, 2024
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on Jun 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.68 (8 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      4 ★ 50%
      3 ★ 25%
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      4 Reviews & Comments

      Rachel6EHvRM Rachel6EHvRM
      Great loop, recommend doing it CCW. The climb is 50% powerline and 50% trail, the trail is technical in sections but rideable and challenging. If you like the north side Frederick Watershed you’ll like this! The downhill is super worth it, fun, technical at times and flowy at others. The trail is easy to follow and the woods are beautiful.
      billyofgo billyofgo
      Nice, very technical uphill and fun downhill. Sketchy with all the leaves covering could be hazards but as is with fall season.
      brianszimmer
      Fun trail. Agreed on black rating due to difficult climbs and rocky trail in places. CCW direction was good. Well marked.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Perimeter Loop located?
      Perimeter Loop is located in Rolling Ridge, Riverside, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Rolling Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.15548, -77.84983.
      ▼ How hard is Perimeter Loop?
      Perimeter Loop is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Perimeter Loop?
      Perimeter Loop has 1,337 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,336 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 525 ft to 1,328 ft.
      ▼ Is Perimeter Loop a point to point trail?
      Perimeter Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ How long is Perimeter Loop?
      Perimeter Loop is 6.6 miles long. The trail type is mixed.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Perimeter Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Perimeter Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Perimeter Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Perimeter Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Perimeter Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 hour 36 minutes to ride Perimeter Loop. The trail is 6.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Perimeter Loop?
      Perimeter Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 301 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 330 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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