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2,254 ft
Distance
-206 ft
Descent
00:03:20
Avg time
-207 ft
Altitude change
4,460 ft
Altitude min
4,667 ft
Altitude max
4,667 ft
Altitude start
4,459 ft
Altitude end
-9.2%
Grade
-28.9%
Grade max
1.5%
Grade min
82 ft
Distance climb
1,985 ft
Distance down
184 ft
Distance flat
00:03:20
Avg time
Upper Beaver Dam Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaSnowshoe Backcountry
Snowshoe Village, West Virginia -
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill PrimaryPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Rock Garden
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Land Owner
This trail is naturally cut wide with many lines. It's a fast descent with lots of natural rock and root features. This trail tends to funnel water down the middle so avoid when raining.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 51 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
All
- 165 rides
- Last: Oct 25, 2026
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- Prevalent Mud
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- Very Dry
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Directions to upper-beaver-dam trailhead
(38.443410, -80.015760)
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Jul 27, 2022 , Snowshoe Village
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