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SaveBeech Fork State Park is a state park located in Cabell County and Wayne County, West Virginia. The park is located on the tailwater shores of Beech Fork Lake, a flood control impoundment of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on the Beech Fork of Twelvepole Creek. Since its development in the mid-1970s, Beech Fork State Park has proven to be a popular recreation spot for the residents of nearby Barboursville and Huntington, West Virginia, as well as those living in the surrounding region.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: State Forest
Access Info:
The park is located about 10 miles (16 km) south of the Hal Greer Exit (Exit 11) of Interstate 64. Access to the park is also available from Exits 8, 15, and 20 of I-64. The Beech Fork Lake Dam and Marina are about a 20 mile (40 minute) drive from the park.
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- Mountain Bike
20 trails
- Hike
19 trails
- Trail Running
19 trails
Region Details
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- 4
- 13
Region Status
Caution as of Jun 3, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 19
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 20
- Trails E-Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 19
- Trails Trail Running
- 19
- Total Distance
- 27 miles
- Total Descent
- 3,708 ft
- Total Vertical
- 450 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,037 ft
- Reports
- 67
- Photos
- 18
- Ridden Counter
- 566
Popular Beech Fork State Park Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 32 ft • 75 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 32 ft green climb. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 100 ★ 4.5 • 2 miles • 164 ft • 62 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 164 ft blue climb. On average it takes 18 minutes to complete this trail.
• 65 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 523 ft • 53 •
Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 523 ft blue climb. On average it takes 42 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 4.6 • 4 miles • 253 ft • 42 •
Popular blue difficulty mixed. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. It features drop, jump, log ride and rock face. On average it takes 38 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 417 ft • 37 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 417 ft blue climb. On average it takes 19 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 5.0 • 3,927 ft • 206 ft • 34 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions with a 206 ft blue climb. On average it takes 14 minutes to complete this trail.
• 55 ★ 3.0 • 5,185 ft • 72 ft • 27 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
Photos of Beech Fork State Park Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Valley (Toilet Bowl) | Jul 9, 2025 @ 3:30pm Jul 9, 2025 | Variable | Oddones71 | ||
| North Ridge | Jul 9, 2025 @ 3:30pm Jul 9, 2025 | Variable | Oddones71 | ||
| Mary Davis Lower/Lake Side | Jun 4, 2025 @ 4:09pm Jun 4, 2025 | Variable | OnlyOneMtBiker | ||
| Lakeside Lost Trail | Jun 4, 2025 @ 4:09pm Jun 4, 2025 | Ideal | OnlyOneMtBiker | ||
| Mary Davis Ridge | Apr 16, 2025 @ 4:18pm Apr 16, 2025 | Ideal | OnlyOneMtBiker | ||
| Pirate Upper | Apr 16, 2025 @ 4:18pm Apr 16, 2025 | Ideal | OnlyOneMtBiker | ||
| Pirate Lower | Apr 16, 2025 @ 4:18pm Apr 16, 2025 | Ideal | OnlyOneMtBiker | ||
| Ruebens Branch | Aug 24, 2023 @ 10:33am Aug 24, 2023 | Dry | pbz HTA | ||
| Lost Trail Ridge Connector | May 10, 2023 @ 8:59am May 10, 2023 | Unknown | bcopley1116 | ||
| Barry's Loop | Oct 28, 2022 @ 7:38am Oct 28, 2022 | Dry | pbz HTA |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| csalters | wishlist | poi | activity #96391308 | Jun 6, 2026 @ 11:28am Jun 6, 2026 |
| Z4CH4RY | ridden | trail | activity #94127008 and 2 more | May 5, 2026 @ 5:46pm May 5, 2026 |
| jasonscottcarter | ridden | trail | activity #93403630 and 3 more | Apr 25, 2026 @ 5:18pm Apr 25, 2026 |
| jasonscottcarter | ridden | trail | activity #93382168 and 2 more | Apr 25, 2026 @ 12:30pm Apr 25, 2026 |
| Oddones71 | add | report | activity #75552198 and 1 more | Jul 9, 2025 @ 3:19pm Jul 9, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| report | POISON IVY. Seems at least some of that... | Aug 25, 2023 @ 9:31am Aug 25, 2023 | ||
| trail | Rode on 8/4. Some parts were covered in summer... | Aug 5, 2019 @ 12:42pm Aug 5, 2019 | ||
| trail | Why is mountain biking no longer allowed | Jul 30, 2019 @ 12:17pm Jul 30, 2019 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barboursville Park | 13 | 21 | 19 | 7.7 km | |
| Mountain Rim Bike Park - Heritage Farm and Village | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7.8 km | |
| Ritter Park | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8.3 km | |
| Sycamore Trails | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9.3 km | |
| The Charles and Betty Russell Park | 8 | 18.8 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 20 | 27 miles | 3,707 ft | 13 miles | 449 ft | #6,020 | #2,249 | 18 | 69 | 852 | ||
| E-Bike | 2 | 1,726 ft | 279 ft | 3 ft | 38 | 37 | ||||||
| Hike | 19 | 26 miles | 3,550 ft | 12 miles | 449 ft | #8,203 | #3,051 | 69 | 21 | |||
| Trail Running | 19 | 26 miles | 3,550 ft | 12 miles | 449 ft | #7,328 | #2,433 | 69 | 56 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Beech Fork State Park
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Beech Fork State Park?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Beech Fork State Park are:
- Ruebens Branch (4.3/5)
- Mary Davis Lower/Lake Side (4.2/5)
- North Ridge (4.1/5)
- Lost Trail Ridge (4.1/5)
- Mary Davis Ridge (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Beech Fork State Park?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Beech Fork State Park are:
- September (14 activities)
- June (11 activities)
- July (9 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Beech Fork State Park?
There are 1 parking locations listed in Beech Fork State Park. The most popular parking spots are:
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What is the longest trail in Beech Fork State Park?
The longest trail in Beech Fork State Park is Ruebens Branch at 4.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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