more stats
3,622 ft
Distance
-92 ft
Descent
00:05:15
Avg time
-93 ft
Altitude change
4,145 ft
Altitude min
4,238 ft
Altitude max
4,238 ft
Altitude start
4,147 ft
Altitude end
-2.6%
Grade
-6.4%
Grade max
0.2%
Grade min
2,808 ft
Distance down
545 ft
Distance flat
00:05:15
Avg time

Shadows Access Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    • Snowshoe
  • Riding Area
    Snowshoe Backcountry
    Snowshoe Village, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    Snowshoe Mountain Resort

This gravel road takes you from the bottom of Shadows out to Snowshoe Drive where you can access Ruff and Tumble a couple thousand feet down the road or pedal out STP Road to access the Western Territory of the Bike Park (lift pass necessary)

Access Info

Snowshoe Drive, Shadows

Tags

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 18 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Sep 27, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shadows Access Road located?
      Shadows Access Road is located in Snowshoe Backcountry, Snowshoe Village, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Snowshoe Backcountry trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.44168, -80.0225.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shadows Access Road?
      The trail has 92 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,145 ft to 4,238 ft.
      ▼ Is Shadows Access Road a point to point trail?
      Yes, Shadows Access Road is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Shadows Access Road?
      Shadows Access Road is 3,622 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shadows Access Road?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shadows Access Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Shadows Access Road?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Shadows Access Road are:
      • August (5 activities)
      • May (3 activities)
      • June (3 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Shadows Access Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shadows Access Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shadows Access Road?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 5 minutes to ride Shadows Access Road. The trail is 3,622 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shadows Access Road?
      Shadows Access Road is a moderately popular trail. There have been 168 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 170 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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