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Walter Taitt Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. WV
  3. …Northern W. Virginia
  4. …Parkersburg
  5. Mountwood Park
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Length

1.9 Miles 3.0 Kilometers


Doubletrack

Elevation

161' 49 m

Ascent

-176' -54 m

Descent

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

931' 284 m

High

795' 242 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 88 days ago
Mostly Dry, Some Mud - Firming up, still soft in a few places, very rideable, starting to carry speed History
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“A wide and scenic gravel path that connects to a lot of interesting trails and features. ”

— Chris Swarr
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This is the oldest trail in Mountwood Park and runs north to south, connecting to a lot of trails and historical features from Mountwood's past as the site of a 19th century oil boom region. Named after one of the area's longest-surviving oilfield workers, the Walter Taitt trail terminates at its southern end at the Stiles Mansion ruins, which sit above the historic oil town of Volcano. There is a lot of fascinating history here, and the interpretive signs at the various ruins are well worth a read.

Contacts

Local Club: River Valley Mountain Bike Association

Mar 5, 2018: 2018 Challenge at Mountwood April 8th!

Feb 21, 2018: Club Membership Party Rescheduled

Feb 2, 2018: Wayne National Forest Recognizes RVMBA

Land Manager: Mountwood Park

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  3.0 from 2 votes

#23

in Mountwood Park

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in Mountwood Park

#245

in West Virginia

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