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1,135 ft
Distance
18 ft
Climb
-21 ft
Descent
00:01:35
Avg time
-3 ft
Altitude change
4,801 ft
Altitude min
4,823 ft
Altitude max
4,819 ft
Altitude start
4,816 ft
Altitude end
-0.3%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
7.7%
Grade min
469 ft
Distance climb
417 ft
Distance down
253 ft
Distance flat
00:01:35
Avg time

Tow Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snowshoe Backcountry
    Snowshoe Village, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #302181 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #72008 in E-Biking
    • #333644 in Trail Running
    • #73058 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,153 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #105 in E-Biking
    • #1,625 in Trail Running
    • #246 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Snowshoe Mountain

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Tow Loop is a 1,135 ft moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Snowshoe Village West Virginia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 4 miles average
6 Months
  • 4 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 7 rides
  • Last: Oct 19, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tow Loop located?
      Tow Loop 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 38.39543, -79.99123.
      ▼ How hard is Tow Loop?
      Tow Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 0.3%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tow Loop?
      Tow Loop has 18 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 21 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,801 ft to 4,823 ft.
      ▼ Is Tow Loop a point to point trail?
      Tow Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tow Loop?
      Tow Loop is 1,135 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tow Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tow Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tow Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tow Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tow Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride Tow Loop. The trail is 1,135 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tow Loop?
      Tow Loop is a moderately popular trail. There have been 39 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 40 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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