Snowshoe
Snowshoe Backcountry
WV IMBA Certified Ride Center
With 11,000 acres at our disposal, you better believe Snowshoe’s got some trails worth mountain biking and hiking. That’s like 17 square miles of unspoiled wilderness complete with unique flora, scenic overlooks, and challenging rock scrambles. Enjoy a quick ride through the Fingers or plan a full day of riding out to the Mower Tract and back.
Snowshoe Backcountry Overview
Distance
50 miles of single track
Terrain
- 1,500 feet of elevation with steep descents
- 18 different trails for all skill levels
- Raw and Rowdy – often unmaintained, true backcountry trails
- Rooty, rocky, and Loamy
Trail Status:
- Backcountry trails are open year end but access to the bike park lift is closed seasonally
Trail Highlights
- Slide Run – ADA accessible trail gently winding through the forest (ADA):
- Northside Back Country Route – 7 miles with descents for the advanced rider
- Fingers to Silvercreek – with everchanging landscapes, 11 miles takes you through dense spruce forest and mountain landscapes
Come for the Ride, Stay for the Rest
Pocahontas County is home to the Greenbrier River Trail – kayak or canoe the calm waters or ride the picturesque trail. Just opened, the Monday Lick Trail system offers 27 miles of singletrack trail.
Other Featured Trails
Big Bear Lake and Campground
