more stats
1,329 ft
Distance
-76 ft
Descent
1,798 ft
High Point
-77 ft
Altitude change
1,719 ft
Altitude min
1,798 ft
Altitude start
1,722 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-23.3%
Grade max
3.8%
Grade min
79 ft
Distance climb
1,102 ft
Distance down
69 ft
Distance flat

Shuttlecar Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Needleseye Park
    Oak Hill, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #9858 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #23031 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, DJ
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for E-Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2024

Shuttlecar is a multi-directional trail at the bottom of Sledgehammer and exits onto Whistleblower. This trail allows for the possibility of riders to access the top of Dynamite to provide a sessionable loop. Additionally, it has an Alt line at the top called Canary.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 8 miles average
6 Months
  • 6 rides
  • 8 miles avg distance
All
  • 41 rides
  • Last: Sep 17, 2026
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Shuttlecar Trail Reports

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Sep 1, 2026 @ 1:51pm (America/New_York)
Sep 1, 2026
Tree down— chainsaw work needed. Sorry no photo. Someone just messaged me that there was a tree down on this section of trail. Thanks Josh!
Apr 4, 2026 @ 3:22pm (America/New_York)
Apr 4, 2026
 Tree down partially rotten. A chainsaw to cut it. Good site lines coming into it.
Jun 22, 2025 @ 11:41am
Jun 22, 2025
May 23, 2025 @ 5:13pm
May 23, 2025
 Fallen tree and it’s RuPaul have ripped up the surface. Tread of the trail will likely need benching work on the uphill side.
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on Sep 1, 2026
Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Shuttlecar located?
      Shuttlecar is located in Needleseye Park, Oak Hill, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Needleseye Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 37.97949, -81.11227.
      ▼ How hard is Shuttlecar?
      Shuttlecar is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Shuttlecar?
      The trail has 76 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,719 ft to 1,798 ft.
      ▼ Is Shuttlecar a point to point trail?
      Shuttlecar is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Shuttlecar?
      Shuttlecar is 1,329 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Shuttlecar?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Shuttlecar. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Shuttlecar? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Shuttlecar are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Shuttlecar?
      Shuttlecar is a very popular trail. There have been 114 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 143 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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