Mountain Side Trail

 1 vote
  1. Areas
  2. VA
  3. …Shenandoah Valley
  4. …Clifton Forge
  5. Douthat State Park

1.3 Miles 2.0 Kilometers


Singletrack

151' 46 m

Ascent

-27' -8 m

Descent

2,040' 622 m

High

1,916' 584 m

Low

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

All Clear

53 days ago — Update

“A scenic and narrow off-camber trail.”

— Shenandoah Bicycle
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Overview

Description

The trail doesn't gain or lose much elevation and has some great views of Douthat State Park. Some of the trail is very narrow, so be careful and stay on the mountain.

Contacts

Local Club: Shenandoah Valley Bicycle Coalition

Sep 14, 2017: 6 Weeks & 10 Trail Work Sessions at the Nut…Let’s finish this sucker!

Sep 13, 2017: Register for the 2017 Shenandoah Mountain Bike Festival

Sep 13, 2017: Raffle Prizes needed for the Shenandoah Mountain Bike Festival

Land Manager: Virginia State Parks

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  4.0 from 1 vote

#10

in Douthat State Park

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#10

in Douthat State Park

#227

in Virginia

#8,012

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Conditions

All Clear 53 days ago
Mostly Dry - One of my fav climbs!!! Watch out for bear.
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The Mountain Side Trail delivers big on forest beauty.
The Mountain Side Trail delivers big on forest beauty.
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