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3,602 ft
Distance
47 ft
Climb
-170 ft
Descent
00:04:57
Avg time
-123 ft
Altitude change
761 ft
Altitude min
899 ft
Altitude max
899 ft
Altitude start
778 ft
Altitude end
-3.4%
Grade
-28.1%
Grade max
16.5%
Grade min
869 ft
Distance climb
1,864 ft
Distance down
860 ft
Distance flat
00:04:57
Avg time
Quick Sands Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMeeks Mountain Trails
Hurricane, West Virginia -
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Local Popularity60 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 70 in E-Biking
- 40 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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Land OwnerCity of Hurricane
No sands, but plenty of quick on the downhill counterclockwise - just enough tech to keep you on your toes. Roll it clockwise for a gradual climb with a steep pitch in the middle. The high tree canopy, hovering maples and pond views make this a sweet treat for trail candy.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 2 rides
- 13 miles average
6 Months
- 37 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 157 rides
- Last: Jul 7, 2026
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(38.434880, -81.971080)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Quick Sands
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Where is Quick Sands located?
Quick Sands is located in Meeks Mountain Trails, Hurricane, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Meeks Mountain Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.43488, -81.97108.
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How hard is Quick Sands?
Quick Sands is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Quick Sands?
Quick Sands has 14 m of elevation gain. The trail has 52 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 232 m to 274 m.
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Is Quick Sands a point to point trail?
Quick Sands is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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