more stats
1.4 miles
Distance
7 ft
Climb
-641 ft
Descent
00:23:57
Avg time
-634 ft
Altitude change
1,643 ft
Altitude min
2,278 ft
Altitude max
2,278 ft
Altitude start
1,644 ft
Altitude end
-8.7%
Grade
-29%
Grade max
5.3%
Grade min
325 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
1,099 ft
Distance flat
00:23:57
Avg time

Upper Thunderstruck Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Cacapon Resort State Park
    Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (2 votes)
  • Local Popularity
    50 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 45 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #23819 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #76329 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
  • Lighting
    No
  • Land Owner
    West Virginia State Park

A new trail added in 2022. Accessed from the lookout. No bail outs until the blue lower section and the trail is very rocky. If the very start of the trail intimidates you, I would suggest riding something else. Tons of fun if you enjoy a chunkier downhill trail.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 11 miles average
6 Months
  • 36 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
All
  • 144 rides
  • Last: Sep 25, 2026
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Upper Thunderstruck Trail Reports

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Jun 22, 2026 @ 6:57am (America/New_York)
Jun 22, 2026
 Tree still down, with no clear passage.
May 11, 2026 @ 12:10pm (America/New_York)
May 11, 2026
 Tree down about 50/100 yards from the start.
Oct 2, 2025 @ 9:19am (America/New_York)
Oct 2, 2025
Jul 19, 2025 @ 9:37am
Jul 19, 2025
 Slick and very overgrown. Would avoid until weeds are cut
Sep 15, 2024 @ 9:01am
Sep 15, 2024
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Status:
on Jun 22, 2026
Variable
Avg: 4.07 (7 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      11:00 | 452 | Mar 22, 2023 , Berkeley Springs
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      Routes with this trail

      12
      Cacapon 14 miler twin loop
      ★ 1.0 • 14 miles • 2,793 ft • 5 •
      Twin loop of Cacapon , 14 miles including all of Thunderstruck and parts of ziler.
      4.2 ★★★★★
      7 Ratings
      5 ★ 57%
      4 ★ 14%
      3 ★ 14%
      2 ★ 14%
      1 ★

      7 Reviews & Comments

      ryanridessc
      Don't understand the first 1/3 of this trail. It's needlessly traverse-ie. So very mid. The remaining 2/3 has some fun flow to it but tempers your speed due to sudden obstacles. 6-7/10 overall. Not worth the climb IMO
      tonetonitony
      Used to LOVE LOVE LOVE this trail... Its a solid purple trail now. Like dbl black diamond.

      Erosion has taken its tool. Armored rock sections that were originally created used to have flow are now some of the techy stuff youll ride in the area. Still fun but Its alot of work and prolly not rideable for 80% of riders.

      Some trail crew with buckets to fill in eroded areas could possibly bring this trail back.
      Conor67eAbu Conor67eAbu
      +1 to the comments drops are fun but the tech and punch feel never ending definitely a must ride if that’s your thing

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Upper Thunderstruck located?
      Upper Thunderstruck is located in Cacapon Resort State Park, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Cacapon Resort State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.47052, -78.34415.
      ▼ How hard is Upper Thunderstruck?
      Upper Thunderstruck is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 8.7%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Upper Thunderstruck?
      Upper Thunderstruck has 7 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 641 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,643 ft to 2,278 ft.
      ▼ How long is Upper Thunderstruck?
      Upper Thunderstruck is 1.4 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Upper Thunderstruck?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Upper Thunderstruck. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Upper Thunderstruck? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Upper Thunderstruck are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Upper Thunderstruck?
      The estimated time to ride Upper Thunderstruck is approximately 24 minutes. The trail is 1.4 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Upper Thunderstruck?
      Upper Thunderstruck is a moderately popular trail. There have been 779 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 859 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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