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1.1 miles
Distance
4 ft
Climb
-287 ft
Descent
00:11:59
Avg time
-285 ft
Altitude change
3,974 ft
Altitude min
4,262 ft
Altitude max
4,262 ft
Altitude start
3,976 ft
Altitude end
-5.1%
Grade
-12.7%
Grade max
4%
Grade min
276 ft
Distance climb
5,010 ft
Distance down
276 ft
Distance flat
00:11:59
Avg time
Pole Axe Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaSnowshoe Backcountry
Snowshoe Village, West Virginia -
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Local Popularity70 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 90 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Land Owner
Pole Axe is a fun flowy decent or climb trail with a few technical bits
that bridges the gap between the Town of Old Spruce and the Snowshoe Backcountry.
Access Info
Access this trail at the end of Enchanted Forest before dropping into A Headset Adjustment. To head back toward Snowshoe Backcountry turn right at the bottom and take the road back towards the Fire Tower Trail and Lower Spruce Road or climb back up.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 1 rides
- 16 miles average
6 Months
- 9 rides
- 17 miles avg distance
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- 36 rides
- Last: Jul 1, 2026
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Directions to pole-axe trailhead
(38.454150, -79.978910)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pole Axe
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Where is Pole Axe located?
Pole Axe is located in Snowshoe Backcountry, Snowshoe Village, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Snowshoe Backcountry trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.45415, -79.97891.
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How hard is Pole Axe?
Pole Axe is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for Pole Axe?
Pole Axe has 4 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 287 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,974 ft to 4,262 ft.
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Is Pole Axe a point to point trail?
Pole Axe is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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