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1.7 miles
Distance
150 ft
Climb
-318 ft
Descent
00:19:05
Avg time
-169 ft
Altitude change
3,851 ft
Altitude min
4,121 ft
Altitude max
4,121 ft
Altitude start
3,953 ft
Altitude end
-1.9%
Grade
-24.8%
Grade max
11.3%
Grade min
3,540 ft
Distance climb
4,984 ft
Distance down
351 ft
Distance flat
00:19:05
Avg time
Saddle Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaTea Creek Area
Marlinton, West Virginia -
Ref Number#448
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity95 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionBoth DirectionsPopular In Reverse
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailBridge, Rock Garden
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Land Owner
The preferred access for the Saddle Loop Trail is via Bannock Shoals Road (FR 135) off of Mine Road (FR 24). It’s ideal to ride it as a loop with the Boundary Trail and Turkey Point Trail, descending back to the Bannock Shoals trailhead. That said, it’s a fun and challenging ride in both directions. The trail winds through mature forests and rhododendron thickets, featuring rolling grade reversals, technical rock gardens, and a balanced mix of climbs and descents.
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Bannock Shoals, FR 135, or Turkey Point Trail
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 22 miles avg distance
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- 10 rides
- Last: Jun 11, 2026
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Directions to saddle-loop trailhead
(38.364240, -80.217820)
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Nearby Trails
- Turkey Point 3,927 ft
- Turkey Point Connector 1 mile
- Boundary Trail (access) 2 miles
- Bannock Shoals 3 miles
- Tea Creek Parking 3 miles
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Frequently Asked Questions About Saddle Loop
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Where is Saddle Loop located?
Saddle Loop 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 38.36424, -80.21782.
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How hard is Saddle Loop?
Saddle Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 1.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Saddle Loop?
Saddle Loop has 150 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 318 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,851 ft to 4,121 ft.
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Is Saddle Loop a point to point trail?
Saddle Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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