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1,240 ft
Distance
19 ft
Climb
-19 ft
Descent
00:02:05
Avg time
2 ft
Altitude change
715 ft
Altitude min
732 ft
Altitude max
727 ft
Altitude start
728 ft
Altitude end
0.1%
Grade
-9.8%
Grade max
10.1%
Grade min
417 ft
Distance climb
394 ft
Distance down
433 ft
Distance flat
00:02:05
Avg time

WildKatz Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridenour Preserve
    Nitro, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 70 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #40646 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #90410 in E-Biking
    • #137603 in Trail Running
    • #327646 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #190 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #161 in E-Biking
    • #485 in Trail Running
    • #1,697 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Drop, Jump, Rock Garden, Skinny
  • Land Owner
    Tracy Toler

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AI Generated Description

WildKatz is a 1,240 ft popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Nitro West Virginia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 19 ft green climb. It features drop, jump, rock garden and skinny. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.

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DropsJumpsRock gardensSkinnies

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 13 rides
  • 11 miles avg distance
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  • 42 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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WildKatz Trail Reports

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Nov 3, 2026 @ 3:03pm (America/New_York)
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Sep 21, 2025 @ 9:53am (America/New_York)
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Aug 21, 2025 @ 4:31pm
Aug 21, 2025
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is WildKatz located?
      WildKatz is located in Ridenour Preserve, Nitro, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Ridenour Preserve trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.41361, -81.82671.
      ▼ How hard is WildKatz?
      WildKatz is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.1%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for WildKatz?
      WildKatz has 19 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 19 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 715 ft to 732 ft.
      ▼ Is WildKatz a point to point trail?
      WildKatz is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is WildKatz?
      WildKatz is 1,240 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on WildKatz?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on WildKatz. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride WildKatz?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride WildKatz are:
      • April (6 activities)
      • March (4 activities)
      • August (4 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access WildKatz? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to WildKatz are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride WildKatz?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride WildKatz. The trail is 1,240 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is WildKatz?
      WildKatz is a very popular trail. There have been 173 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 211 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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