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951 ft
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-8 ft
Descent
00:03:20
Avg time
17 ft
Altitude change
705 ft
Altitude min
729 ft
Altitude max
712 ft
Altitude start
728 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-9.6%
Grade max
14.4%
Grade min
331 ft
Distance climb
207 ft
Distance down
413 ft
Distance flat
00:03:20
Avg time

ZenSOM Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Ridenour Preserve
    Nitro, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Double Black Diamond Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #20522 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #36888 in E-Biking
    • #41845 in Trail Running
    • #93367 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
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    Tracy Toler

Intermediate rollers out to loop. North side of loop is a pretty challenging rock garden. Southern side is more typical WV single track.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Aug 6, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is ZenSOM located?
      ZenSOM 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 38.41298, -81.83149.
      ▼ How hard is ZenSOM?
      ZenSOM is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 1.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for ZenSOM?
      ZenSOM has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 8 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 705 ft to 729 ft.
      ▼ Is ZenSOM a point to point trail?
      ZenSOM is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is ZenSOM?
      ZenSOM is 951 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on ZenSOM?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on ZenSOM. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access ZenSOM? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to ZenSOM are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride ZenSOM?
      The estimated time to ride ZenSOM is approximately 3 minutes. The trail is 951 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is ZenSOM?
      ZenSOM is a moderately popular trail. There have been 174 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 268 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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