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Ride Description:
Offroad loop. Beginning on the highest peak in West Virginia, this is an extremely rocky and technical trail. The ride takes you along a barren ridge and then through huge mountain meadows on its way to Seneca Creek trail. Not recommended for beginners.
Directions to Parking:
From Franklin follow Rt. 33 west, pass through Judy Gap, take a left on West Virginia 33/4, proceed for 2 miles (follow signs for Spruce Knob), bear left again at the "T" and then follow FR 112 to a right turn on FR 104.
From Seneca Rocks travel east on Rt. 33, pass through Harper's Mill, and after about 1 mile turn right onto 33/4. From here follow the directions and signs given above.
Mileposts:
0.0 — Ride out of parking lot and onto Huckleberry trail.
3.9 — Bear left at trail fork, and follow the blue blazes. Continue to bear left as the Horton-Horserock Trail joins from the right.
4.8 — Lumberjack trail intersects. Continue straight onto High Meadow trail.
5.1 — Turn left onto Judy Springs - Seneca Creek Trail. There is a meadow here.
9.4 — Turn left on FR 112. Begin climbing.
13.7 — Turn Left on FR 104.
15.2 — Return to Spruce Knob parking lot. |
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Total Distance: 15.2 miles
Difficulty Level: Difficult
Start-Finish (parking): Parking lot on top of Spruce Knob at the end of FR 104.
Trail Type (miles of each):
Single Track - 9.4
Forest Road - 5.8
Double Track - 0
Pavement - 0
Riding Time (hours):
Advanced - 2:00
Intermediate - 3:30
Beginner - 4:30
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