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1,155 ft
Distance
15 ft
Climb
-32 ft
Descent
00:04:23
Avg time
0 ft
Altitude change
707 ft
Altitude min
745 ft
Altitude max
730 ft
Altitude start
728 ft
Altitude end
-21.4%
Grade max
21.3%
Grade min
371 ft
Distance climb
351 ft
Distance down
423 ft
Distance flat
00:04:23
Avg time

ZenSOM Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridenour Preserve
    Nitro, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 85 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117871 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #329704 in Trail Running
    • #81751 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #526 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #1,606 in Trail Running
    • #297 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Tracy Toler

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AI Generated Description

ZenSOM Loop is a 1,155 ft less popular double black diamond difficulty singletrack trail located near Nitro West Virginia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 15 ft black diamond climb. It features rock garden. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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Rock gardens

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

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  • 1 rides
  • 10 miles average
6 Months
  • 3 rides
  • 12 miles avg distance
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  • 15 rides
  • Last: Nov 1, 2026
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is ZenSOM Loop located?
      ZenSOM Loop 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 38.41075, -81.83247.
      ▼ How hard is ZenSOM Loop?
      ZenSOM Loop is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for ZenSOM Loop?
      ZenSOM Loop has 15 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 32 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 707 ft to 745 ft.
      ▼ Is ZenSOM Loop a point to point trail?
      ZenSOM Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is ZenSOM Loop?
      ZenSOM Loop is 1,155 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on ZenSOM Loop?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on ZenSOM Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride ZenSOM Loop?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride ZenSOM Loop are:
      • November (2 activities)
      • March (1 activities)
      • April (1 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access ZenSOM Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to ZenSOM Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride ZenSOM Loop?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride ZenSOM Loop. The trail is 1,155 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is ZenSOM Loop?
      ZenSOM Loop is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 102 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 153 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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