more stats
1,289 ft
Distance
22 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
00:03:21
Avg time
-40 ft
Altitude change
861 ft
Altitude min
925 ft
Altitude max
902 ft
Altitude start
863 ft
Altitude end
-3.1%
Grade
-19.3%
Grade max
10.9%
Grade min
354 ft
Distance climb
814 ft
Distance down
121 ft
Distance flat
00:03:21
Avg time

Prolog Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountwood Park
    Parkersburg, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    40 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #32197 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #134311 in E-Biking
    • #420996 in Trail Running
    • #423997 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #153 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #390 in E-Biking
    • #1,987 in Trail Running
    • #1,993 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

Fun downhill section from Taitt Trail to Lake Trail. Can be ridden in either direction and be used to make different loops.

Access Info

Connects Taitt to Lake Trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 6 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 26 rides
  • Last: Oct 20, 2026
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Avg: 4.11 (2 votes)
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      Technical Trail Features (TTF)

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Prolog located?
      Prolog is located in Mountwood Park, Parkersburg, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Mountwood Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.23579, -81.30418.
      ▼ How hard is Prolog?
      Prolog is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Prolog?
      Prolog has 22 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 861 ft to 925 ft.
      ▼ Is Prolog a point to point trail?
      Prolog is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Prolog?
      Prolog is 1,289 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Prolog?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Prolog. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Prolog?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Prolog are:
      • November (6 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
      • May (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Prolog? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Prolog are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Prolog?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 3 minutes to ride Prolog. The trail is 1,289 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Prolog?
      Prolog is a moderately popular trail. There have been 88 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 90 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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