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This is the easiest way to hit the glorious 1700 foot descent down Tea Creek Mountain Trail #452.


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Map Key

24.4

Miles

39.3

KM

70%

Singletrack

4,497' 1,371 m

High

2,980' 908 m

Low

2,570' 783 m

Up

2,563' 781 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

25%

Max Grade (14°)

Dogs Unknown

E-Bikes Not Allowed

Overview

There are plenty of trails in the Tea Creek Trail System, but I think this is the most rideable. Experience a 1700 foot gnarly West Virginia descent with an easy scenic climb out and no hike a bike.

Need to Know

The bridge at the bottom of Tea Creek Mountain Trail #452 is out, and has been for at least a year. Prepare your wagons to ford the river! Undergrowth can sometimes consume the trail in the middle of the summer, since it is only cleared twice per season.

Description

Begin with a bit of technical up and down on Tea Creek Trail #454, taking the Gauley Mtn. - Tea Creek Connector #413 over to Gauley Mountain Trail. From there, you can take Right Fork Connector Trail #411, or head out to the road for a beautiful scenic overlook and optional bathroom break. From there, take Tea Creek Mountain Trail #452 which heads uphill, then through a rock field and short climb up to begin the 1700 foot descent, which is a blast. From there, climb out on Bannock Shoals Trail #446 and FR 135 to Mine Road 219/1 and back to the parking lot.

Contacts

Shared By:

Corey Ham with improvements by Chad Braunbeck

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This is actually a connector to get to Red Run
Jul 28, 2018 near Marlinton, WV
The trail entrance gets you ready for several miles of rooty, rocky gnar!
Feb 26, 2017 near Marlinton, WV
Resting on the shoals of bannock
May 27, 2018 near Marlinton, WV
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Jun 25, 2023
Ricky Pimentel
bridge over tea creek is back in. undergrowth is no joke, lots of downed trees as well. but its a great ride!
Jun 24, 2018
Jacalyn Clawson
rocky garden... downhill was wet and slick
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