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5,138 ft
Distance
51 ft
Climb
-350 ft
Descent
00:10:06
Avg time
-299 ft
Altitude change
1,031 ft
Altitude min
1,377 ft
Altitude max
1,330 ft
Altitude start
1,030 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-59.2%
Grade max
10.4%
Grade min
1,667 ft
Distance climb
3,294 ft
Distance down
177 ft
Distance flat
00:10:06
Avg time
Red Cardinal Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaValley Falls State Park
Fairmont, West Virginia -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity40 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 50 in E-Biking
- 95 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail ExposureNormal
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth Directions[+]Popular Direction Shown
- Both Directions for E-Biking
- Both Directions for Trail Running
- Both Directions for Hiking
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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LightingNo
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Land OwnerWest Virginia State Parks
Mostly downhill trail from the mid point parking area down to meet Lower Rocky Trail East at the bottom of the park.
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Harrison County Composite - NICAMaintainer
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 2 rides
- 18 miles avg distance
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- 41 rides
- Last: Sep 15, 2026
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