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South Fork Trail #243

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.7 (3)
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  2. WV
  3. …Southern W. Virginia
  4. Richwood
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“A fun downhill with frequent technical crossings; links to Cowpasture Trail #253 or FR102. ”

Brenda Korte
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2.3

Miles

3.7

KM
Singletrack

4,045' 1,233 m

High

3,372' 1,028 m

Low

0' 0 m

Up

673' 205 m

Down

6%

Avg Grade (3°)

16%

Max Grade (9°)

Dogs Off-leash

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Description

This trail starts out as an old logging grade and gets progressively more interesting and technical toward the bottom. It can be used to access the trails around Cranberry Glades.

Best way to ride it is to start at the Dogway parking lot. Go east on Frosty Gap #235, then continue straight ahead (east) on Kennison Mountain Trail, then left on South Fork. This gives you maximum downhill - fast and fun!

Contacts

Local Club: Pocohontas Trails

Nov 4, 2025: 2025-11-13 Meeting Agenda

Land Manager: USFS - Monongahela National Forest Office

Shared By:

Brenda Korte with improvements by Robin Bruns and 1 other
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Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 3 votes

#7

in Richwood

#22950

Overall
  3.7 from 3 votes
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#7

in Richwood

#445

in West Virginia

#22,950

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Laura on South Fork.
Oct 19, 2022 near Marlinton, WV
South Fork gully crossing, it's better without the bridge.
Sep 1, 2017 near Marlinton, WV

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Jul 15, 2021
Steve Jones
Rode South Fork today starting at the Dogway parking. Fun. 5.5mi — 1h 15m

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