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8.0 miles
Distance
147 ft
Climb
-1,660 ft
Descent
00:54:55
Avg time
-1,516 ft
Altitude change
2,703 ft
Altitude min
4,229 ft
Altitude max
4,229 ft
Altitude start
2,713 ft
Altitude end
-3.6%
Grade
-16.3%
Grade max
13.1%
Grade min
3,560 ft
Distance climb
7 miles
Distance down
1,155 ft
Distance flat
00:54:55
Avg time
Props Run Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaTea Creek Area
Marlinton, West Virginia -
Ref Number#420
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity5 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
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Global Ranking#114853 in Mountain Biking [+]
- #311812 in Trail Running
- #322055 in Hiking
- #3829 in Backcountry Skiing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain 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 DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerMonongahela National Forest
Props run is a beautiful mostly downhill trail overlooking the Elk River as it traverses Gauley Mountain. It is mostly old logging road grade that has constricted into single track, offering varying terrain with slower tech sections as well as fast rolling sections.
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Mine Road, Elk River Parking
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(38.468120, -80.153740)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Props Run
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Where is Props Run located?
Props Run is located in Tea Creek Area, Marlinton, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Tea Creek Area trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.46812, -80.15374.
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How hard is Props Run?
Props Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 3.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Props Run?
Props Run has 147 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,660 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,703 ft to 4,229 ft.
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Is Props Run a point to point trail?
Props Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
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