more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
107 ft
Climb
-39 ft
Descent
00:14:08
Avg time
68 ft
Altitude change
2,323 ft
Altitude min
2,401 ft
Altitude max
2,328 ft
Altitude start
2,395 ft
Altitude end
0.9%
Grade
-8.2%
Grade max
10.2%
Grade min
3,064 ft
Distance climb
1,919 ft
Distance down
2,221 ft
Distance flat
00:14:08
Avg time

Piney Bluff Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grey Flats Trail System
    Beckley, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 90 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #72372 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #110985 in E-Biking
    • #95264 in Trail Running
    • #327068 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #320 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #260 in E-Biking
    • #305 in Trail Running
    • #1,695 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Connects to the Grey Flats trail on either end. Be sure to take the side trail in the middle to see the amazing views at Piney Point

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Piney Bluff Trail Reports

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on Feb 6, 2026
Snow Covered
Avg: 4.24 (2 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Piney Bluff located?
      Piney Bluff is located in Grey Flats Trail System, Beckley, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Grey Flats Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.78871, -81.1532.
      ▼ How hard is Piney Bluff?
      Piney Bluff is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Piney Bluff?
      Piney Bluff has 107 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 39 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,323 ft to 2,401 ft.
      ▼ Is Piney Bluff a point to point trail?
      Piney Bluff is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Piney Bluff?
      Piney Bluff is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Piney Bluff?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Piney Bluff. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Piney Bluff?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Piney Bluff are:
      • July (19 activities)
      • May (18 activities)
      • June (12 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Piney Bluff? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Piney Bluff are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Piney Bluff?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 14 minutes to ride Piney Bluff. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Piney Bluff?
      Piney Bluff is a very popular trail. There have been 315 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 373 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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