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Fork Mountain Trail - East Section

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  2. WV
  3. …Southern W. Virginia
  4. Richwood
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Length

2.0 Miles 3.2 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

245' 75 m

Ascent

-381' -116 m

Descent

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

17%

Max Grade (9°)

3,719' 1,133 m

High

3,362' 1,025 m

Low

Conditions

All Clear 22 days ago
Some Mud: Clear and ready to rock and roll soon as it dries. History
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“The short start to the Fork Mountain Trail. ”

— Steve Jones
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The start of the Fork Mountain Trail heads west from an intersection with the Pocahontas Trail #263. An initial moderate climb is followed by an enjoyable descent that crosses over Hill Creek (rideable unless it has rained recently). From there, the trail overlaps a paved section that leads to the nearby parking area and avoids tackling an unrealistic climb up the Fork Mountain Trail - Water Bar Section.

Contacts

Local Club: New River Gorge Trail Alliance (NRGTA)

Land Manager: USFS - Monongahela National Forest Office

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Fording the Hill Creek crossing.
Fording the Hill Creek crossing.
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