West Virginia
Events in this region
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Big Bear 2 X 12 and Mountain Fest | Bruceton Mills | 11 Jun 2011 |
| Hilly Billy Roubaix | Morgantown | 25 Jun 2011 |
Bike Shops in this region
| City | |
|---|---|
| Ride-N-Slide Sports | Beckley |
| Blackwater Bikes | Davis |
| Wamsley Cycles | Morgantown |
| Dirtbean | Marlinton |
| Charleston Bicycle Center | Charleston |
GPS Trail Source is a really well thought out, and very complete site, filled with trail information for the central East Coast, including West Virginia.
Ben Brannon has made some very nice Snowshoe mountain bike maps that you can download and print for free.
Home of the original 24 hour race!
"Da Maps" maps of West Virginia Trails
- Deep Allegheny
In & out 11.6 miles - Estimated time: 1.5 hours
Starts with rocks and quicksand, ends with outstanding valley, forest, and other panoramic views, and tons of wildlife! - Lindy Point
In & out 12.2 miles - Estimated time: 1.5 hours1900 feet of gentle single track hike at the end - gorgeous views!
- Camp 70 Road
In & out 14.4 miles - Level Green (easy)
Forest road, boulders, river camping, views, wildlife. - 70's Triangle
Loop 2.1 miles - Level Green (easy)
Excellent beginner's loop, with rocks, views, wilderness, peace and quiet. - 70's Bermuda
Loop 2.9 miles - Level Blue (moderate)
Rocky, swampy, forest, challenging double and single track, scenic views. - 70's Casual
Loop 4.4 miles - Level Green (easy)
Rocky single track, forest, panoramic views, fun downhills. - Tour de 70
Loop 6.2 miles - Level Blue (moderate)
Open fields, technical, scenic views, rocky, single track. - State Champ #1
Loop 6.7 miles - Level Blue (moderate)
Single track, open fields, wooded areas, streams, views. - State Champ #2
Loop 12.8 miles - Level Red (difficult)
Boulders, technical single track, open fields, scenic views. - Canaan Loop
Loop 23.1 miles - Level Blue (moderate)
Double-track fire road, diverse scenery, camping, Blackwater Canyon view, wildlife
Other maps
- Hand drawn map of Beech Fork of Beech Fork Lake
- New River Gorge NR - Bike Trails Map
Mountain Biking in West Virginia
- wvtrails.com
- Elk River Touring Center
- Bike West Virginia
- Biking in West Virginia
- Kanawha Forest Mountain Biking
- Mountain Bike Slatyfork, WV
- Spoke Junkies
- West Virginia Is For Mountain Biking
- The West Virginia Mountain Bike Association (WVMBA)
- West Virginia Mountain Biking Hot Spots
- The Pittsburgh (PA) area trails page also describes some rides in Pocahontas county, WV
- The Gauley Headwaters Epic near Slatyfork
- Trails at the New River Gorge National River
- Trails in the Ace Adventure Center area
- West Virginia Family Adventures Raft Guide company that also does MTB trips
Dry Fork, West Virginia
Location: Thomas West Virginia near Blackwater Falls Campground.
Configuration: Every surface known to cycling including singletrack, rail-grade, pavement, forest roads
Difficulty: Difficult
The Good: Excellent way to explore the wilds of West Virginia, especially the rugged river gorges.
The Bad: Several loose dogs may give chase. Long distance may not be suitable for novice riders.
More Info: Blackwater Falls State Park 304-259-5216.
For those with suitable riding experience and endurance, this is a ride you will talk about for years. By the end of this ride you will have knocked out nearly forty miles of prime West Virginia trails. You will experience every type of terrain along this day-long ride including an incredible 10+ mile downhill along the Blackwater Gorge. The scenery along this ride is superb and wildlife is abundant. At one point you will ride (or walk) across a suspension bridge high above a river canyon. Start early in the morning, bring plenty of food and water, and bring along cash --there are several country stores along the way. Stuff as many tools, tubes and spare parts as you may need - it's a long walk back to town. Bringing maps, guide books and even a compass is also recommended. Be prepared to get wet on several deep creek crossings. Also bring a camera. If you don't, you'll regret it.