Name: Blackwater Canyon Rail Trail
Rating: 4.3

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Local Club: Blackwater Bicycle Association

Land Manager: USFS - Monongahela National Forest Office

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4.3 from 6 votes

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in Monongahela National Forest

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4.3 from 6 votes

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Nov 12, 2024

Stephen Haines

Beautiful canyon rail trail ride from Douglas Falls to parking area.

Nov 25, 2020

Steve Cratin

20.6mi

Oct 4, 2020

Blaine Cosgro

Jun 28, 2019

Ray van Hilst

Up and back down. Great way to do it with challenge up front and a fast cruise back down. The beautiful views along the way make for great breaks. 20mi — 3h 00m

Sep 13, 2018

Blaine Cosgro

Jun 16, 2018

Heather Gibson

A grind but pretty and cooler. 20mi

Jun 14, 2018

Heather Gibson

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Blackwater Canyon Rail Trail

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2,968' 905 m

1,719' 524 m

1,293' 394 m

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