Near Upshur County Trails
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Near Upshur County Trails
A pic of a trail segment featuring the blue diamond directional markers. Just follow the blue diamonds!
Near Upshur County Trails
This is one of the hand-built singletrack trails featured on the ride.

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Upshur County Trails

5.0 (2 Ratings)
Singletrack trails in Upshur County, WV, perfect for mountain biking, hiking, and running!
5
mi
Distance
662
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyViewsWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
Currently the main parking area is closed due to COVID-19 restrictions. There are many places to park nearby.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.96mi
Distance
662ft
Elevation Gain
662ft
Elevation Loss
30%
Max Grade
1,599ft
High Point
1,415ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Start off close to the gate to the park area. There is a small trail access area indicated by blue blazes on the trees. From there, you'll go through an area of pines and into a field area, back into The Pines region. After this section of trail, there is an opening with picnic pavilions and playground equipment. Take a left here and head up the hill near a fence. This will take you into a trail called Roundabout. There are several mountain bike trail features in this section of trail. Once this section is complete, there is a steep drop and you cross a field region into another area of trail. This section is the largest section of singletrack trail. Continue to follow the blue blazes. If you see any orange blazes, this indicates to utilize caution as there may be a trail feature not suitable for all mountain bikers. There are generally ways around these caution areas. You'll come out onto a well road, which will lead you into a final short section of singletrack trail. After this is complete, cross the road leading to Buckhannon-Upshur High School. Once across the road, turn right and go through the grass until you see an opening in the trees with a blue blaze. Go through this opening and turn right, going through a mowed area of field. Watch here if on foot, there are many crayfish holes in the ground! This will lead you right back to the start!

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Contributors
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