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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
    90 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.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 18, 2026
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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
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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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        Frequently Asked Questions About Shuttlecar

        ▼ 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.

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