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Frequently used access trail across the dam to start/finish a ride.


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1.6

Miles

2.6

KM

Singletrack

2,618' 798 m

High

2,519' 768 m

Low

51' 16 m

Up

134' 41 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

6%

Max Grade (3°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Unknown

Area entrance fee is $10 daily/ $30 annually per rider. For more information, click here. Trails are closed from November 1 to December 31.

Description

This is a popular route heading out from- or back to- the parking area. On the way out it starts with a downhill section past a mud-prone area followed, after a slight left, by a rocky doubletrack ascent. Continue across a water bar and up to a flat, open area with a few mounds converted into jumps.

It then progresses to a soft left onto a dam embankment where the trail runs alongside the road on the hillside. The trail then turns right and narrows, running along a small ridgetop after which it drops across an open area and crosses a small creek. Immediately after that, there is a short ascent up the other side. From there the trail becomes a fast cruise on the nicest part of this trail (running alongside some of the resort trailer housing) to its terminus at the Race Loop trail.

Contacts

Land Manager: Big Bear Lake, WV

Shared By:

Adam Linstedt

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Trail Rankings

#460

in West Virginia

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Photos

Race Loop Trail - Big Bear Lake, WV.
Oct 21, 2017 near Terra Alta, WV
"Jump Trail" to "Crack Trail" at Big Bear Lake, WV
Sep 25, 2017 near Terra Alta, WV
J. sends it off a Crack Trail rock.
Jul 17, 2018 near Terra Alta, WV
Ample Parking
Feb 12, 2015 near Terra Alta, WV

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Casey M
Oct 16, 2020
Steve Cratin
Jul 19, 2020
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May 27, 2020
Adam Christopher
Sep 1, 2017
Laurie Vento
Jun 13, 2017
Josh Karr
Definitely not my favorite trail. Keeps you from riding on the main road. Some of the sections are fun but if you want to hit the jumps then go in ... 1.5mi
Oct 11, 2015
Chris Sappey
Aug 16, 2015
Timothy Husson
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