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Charles Creek Trail #260

Intermediate Intermediate
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  2. WV
  3. …Southern W. Virginia
  4. Richwood
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“Entry level trail with many features - creek crossing, puncheon, multiple bridges that are slightly technical. ”

Steve Jones
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1.1

Miles

1.8

KM
Singletrack

3,550' 1,082 m

High

3,413' 1,040 m

Low

59' 18 m

Up

137' 42 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Family Friendly A short length and the absence of any significant technical features make this a good option for younger riders.

Description

A short entry level trail that travels from Bruffey Reserve Trail #280 to FSR #102. Along with a number of creek and bridge crossing, riders will pass the ruins of the old prison. Check out the signage on the nearby Cowpasture Trail #253 for more info on the history.

Contacts

Local Club: Monongahela Outdoor Volunteers

Land Manager: USFS - Monongahela National Forest Office

Shared By:

Steve Jones with improvements by Robin Bruns
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in Richwood

#29768

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#15

in Richwood

#545

in West Virginia

#29,768

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Photos

Charles Creek Trail in the Fall. Photo by Mike Boyes
Sep 19, 2022 near Marlinton, WV
Charles Creek side trip - Old prison steps. Ride 'em if you feel lucky like Cool Hand Luke.
Sep 1, 2017 near Marlinton, WV

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Aug 15, 2020
Brittany Sovine
Fun quick loop through the woods with waterfall feature! Good mix of climb/downhill.

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