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Lower Thunderstruck

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  2. WV
  3. …Eastern Panhandle
  4. …Berkeley Springs
  5. Cacapon Resort State Park
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“Bottom section of the epic 1,092' Thunderstruck descent. ”

Mark Hoyle
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Singletrack

1,365' 416 m

High

1,242' 379 m

Low

1' 0 m

Up

122' 37 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

13%

Max Grade (8°)

Dogs Leashed

E-Bikes Allowed

Features Drops/Jumps

One Way Only: This is designated as a directional trail.

Need to Know

You can run laps on this by climbing Boy Scout and following Connection to Thunderstruck.

Description

This is a great intro to start building your skills to ride the Full Thunderstruck descent. This is the mildest section of the trail, but still has some rock pops and even a few drops to keep it spicy. This trail also has 3 of the best berms on the mountain!

Contacts

Local Club: Mountain Bikers of the 540 & 304 Supported by the Cacapon Resort State Park Foundation

Land Manager: WV State Parks - Cacapon Resort State Park

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Mark Hoyle
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  5.0 from 2 votes

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in Cacapon Resort State Park

#60

in West Virginia

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Boy Scouts working with bike and trail running group putting in the work for a great trail!
Sep 23, 2018 near Berkele…, WV
Cruising down Get-On-Up.
Sep 23, 2018 near Berkele…, WV
Second row of drops,
Apr 25, 2023 near Berkele…, WV
12", 24" and 36" drops in the Drop Zone off Giddy Up
Feb 6, 2020 near Berkele…, WV
Sweet bench-cut climb built with the help of local Boy Scouts.
Sep 23, 2018 near Berkele…, WV
Trailhead and hub for all Cacapon mountain bike trails at Batt Picnic Area parking lot entrance.
Sep 23, 2018 near Berkele…, WV

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