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3.1 miles
Distance
308 ft
Climb
-245 ft
Descent
00:45:37
Avg time
63 ft
Altitude change
3,460 ft
Altitude min
3,621 ft
Altitude max
3,469 ft
Altitude start
3,533 ft
Altitude end
0.4%
Grade
-30.9%
Grade max
37.1%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,398 ft
Distance flat
00:45:37
Avg time

Shavers Fork Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Shavers Fork/Stonecoal
    Huttonsville, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #102270 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #354734 in Trail Running
    • #342919 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #449 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #1,721 in Trail Running
    • #1,750 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Trail Running
    • Both Directions for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Shavers Fork trail follows the river it gets its name from, serving as a connector for the North and South ends of the trail system. It is a 3 mile moderately difficult black diamond singletrack trail with portions following old rail grade. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and is about an hour-long ride trailhead to trailhead it.

Tags
River or creek
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 21, 2026
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Shavers Fork Trail Reports

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Oct 7, 2026 @ 10:16am (America/New_York)
Oct 7, 2026
This trail recently underwent a ton of maintenance work and tread rehab. It’s currently clear of deadfall and in good shape.
Sep 10, 2026 @ 10:58am (America/New_York)
Sep 10, 2026
South end of this trail is currently under reconstruction. Machines are present, proceed with caution.
Aug 25, 2026 @ 9:33pm (America/New_York)
Aug 25, 2026
It looks like the section between Whitmeadow and FR 47 is currently getting some improvements. That section is basically clear at the moment....
May 26, 2025 @ 7:34pm
May 26, 2025
This trail needs some love. Several small trees down, lots of overgrown rhododendron, and a few significant boggy sections. Don’t let it stop...
Feb 25, 2019 @ 6:33am
Feb 25, 2019
Snowy patches and a whole lotta water! Yeehaw!
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on Oct 7, 2026
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Avg: 3.61 (3 votes)
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      1 Review & Comments

      Grahamhaynie
      Wouldnt want to go the other way. Mostly green but has some black sections and one fun downhill. Pretty unmaintained.

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shavers Fork located?
      Shavers Fork is located in Shavers Fork/Stonecoal, Huttonsville, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Shavers Fork/Stonecoal trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.6702, -79.84283.
      ▼ How hard is Shavers Fork?
      Shavers Fork is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 0.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shavers Fork?
      Shavers Fork has 308 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 245 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,460 ft to 3,621 ft.
      ▼ Is Shavers Fork a point to point trail?
      Shavers Fork is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shavers Fork?
      Shavers Fork is 3.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shavers Fork?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shavers Fork. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Shavers Fork? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shavers Fork are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Shavers Fork?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 46 minutes to ride Shavers Fork. The trail is 3.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Shavers Fork?
      Shavers Fork is a very popular trail. There have been 11 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 11 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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