more stats
3,632 ft
Distance
91 ft
Climb
-97 ft
Descent
00:10:53
Avg time
-6 ft
Altitude change
2,324 ft
Altitude min
2,420 ft
Altitude max
2,385 ft
Altitude start
2,379 ft
Altitude end
-0.2%
Grade
-14%
Grade max
23.2%
Grade min
1,453 ft
Distance climb
1,900 ft
Distance down
226 ft
Distance flat
00:10:53
Avg time

Ship Rock Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Grey Flats Trail System
    Beckley, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #104543 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #335335 in Trail Running
    • #109745 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #458 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #1,636 in Trail Running
    • #414 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes

This scenic loop trail offers a variety of intermediate terrain. Meandering through colossal rock formations, the tread contains some astounding stone masonry and natural rock gardens. Be sure to take a smoko and a picture by the Ship Rock.

Tags
Rock gardensViews
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Oct 4, 2026
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Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Ship Rock located?
      Ship Rock is located in Grey Flats Trail System, Beckley, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Grey Flats Trail System trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.78376, -81.14271.
      ▼ How hard is Ship Rock?
      Ship Rock is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Ship Rock?
      Ship Rock has 91 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 97 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,324 ft to 2,420 ft.
      ▼ Is Ship Rock a point to point trail?
      Ship Rock is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Ship Rock?
      Ship Rock is 3,632 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Ship Rock?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Ship Rock. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Ship Rock? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Ship Rock are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Ship Rock?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 11 minutes to ride Ship Rock. The trail is 3,632 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Ship Rock?
      Ship Rock is a very popular trail. There have been 78 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 85 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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