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SaveThe Gauley Base Trails are some of Pocahontas County's finest XC riding. Each trail in this area is easily accessible from the parking lot area, some trailheads are just a short pedal away. Riders have the opportunity to stack their loops here or you can set a shuttle to the top of Mine Road to ease down on some of the gravel road climbing. Riders of all levels should be able find something enjoyable in this area.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Shuttleable: YES
AKA: Gauley Mountain Base Trails
Land Status: National Forest
Land Manager: USFS
google parking directions Access Info:
From Highway 219, turn onto Mine Rd/CR 219/1 and cross the bridge. The parking area is to the right.
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- Mountain Bike
15 trails
- Hike
15 trails
- Trail Running
15 trails
- Nordic Ski
6 trails
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Region Status
Open as of Apr 24, 2026
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 13
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 15
- Trails Hike
- 15
- Trails Trail Running
- 15
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 6
- Total Distance
- 5 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 2 miles
- Total Descent
- 746 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,465 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 4,230 ft
- Reports
- 53
- Photos
- 35
- Ridden Counter
- 232
Popular Gauley Base Trails Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 335 ft • 57 •
Heading out of the parking lot at the base of MIne rd. go directly across the road to the lower end of . The trail starts out as smooth flowing singletrack leading back to creek where you'll begin to gain elevation while following along...
• 95 ★ 5.0 • 3,094 ft • 0 ft • 45 •
This short and sweet, flowy downhill trail is just a quick climb up off the bottom of .
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 151 ft • 40 •
This trail is a great ride if you're up for the pedal. Generally accessed via , is an XC style trail with flow, fast open descents, and steady climbs. From the top it descends just over 300 feet of elevation. For the best ride, make a...
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 119 ft • 32 •
Mixture of old rail grade and single track. A great trail to end the loop from and trail. It gets its intermediate rating for its tight technical turns and root and rock gardens.
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 663 ft • 0 ft • 15 •
is a short and sweet descent that spurs off the bottom of into the . It's just shy of a half mile in length and is relatively straight and fast.
• 80 ★ 0.0 • 72 ft • 0 ft • 2 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 0 ft green climb. It features rock garden.
Gauley Base Trails Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 4 miles • 616 ft • 5 • Loop •
One of the best combo laps in the Gauley Base trail system, this ride flows nice.
★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 622 ft • 3 • Loop •
This is the preferred loop direction for the base trail network.
34 miles • 4,811 ft • 8 •
Alternate route option for SlatyFork Enduro Race with 7 Stages and 2 Shuttles.
31 miles • 4,404 ft • 5 •
Volunteer Event map for 2025 Slatyfork Enduro.
8 miles • 199 ft • 1 • Point to Point • Race •
Cross Country Race Course for SHARC Series
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Cherry | Apr 24, 2026 @ 9:52pm (America/New_York) Apr 24, 2026 | Dry | zenclements Pocahontas | ||
| Powerline | Nov 28, 2025 @ 6:40pm (America/New_York) Nov 28, 2025 | Freeze/thaw Cycle | zenclements Pocahontas | ||
| Hemlock | Nov 10, 2025 @ 7:30pm (America/New_York) Nov 10, 2025 | Snow Cover Partial | zenclements Pocahontas | ||
| Roaring Run Trail | Nov 10, 2025 @ 7:30pm (America/New_York) Nov 10, 2025 | Snow Cover Partial | zenclements Pocahontas |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ronnyangell | wishlist | route | activity #97904826 | Jun 27, 2026 @ 8:11am Jun 27, 2026 |
| JaysonM | wishlist | route | activity #95645523 | May 27, 2026 @ 10:42am May 27, 2026 |
| zenclements | add | report | activity #93322391 | Apr 24, 2026 @ 6:52pm Apr 24, 2026 |
| IIIIFox | wishlist | route | activity #93205915 | Apr 23, 2026 @ 5:09am Apr 23, 2026 |
| cjp730 | add | route | activity #93021385 | Apr 20, 2026 @ 9:04am Apr 20, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | All clear of debris, great ride. | Dec 10, 2024 @ 3:16pm Dec 10, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tea Creek Area | 3 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 3.7 km |
| Snowshoe Bike Park | 3 | 16 | 20 | 7 | 7.5 km |
| Snowshoe Mountain Resort | 4 | 7.9 km | |||
| Snowshoe Backcountry | 14 | 22 | 11 | 9.3 km | |
| Seneca State Forest | 5 | 7 | 12.5 km |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 15 | 5 miles | 745 ft | 2 miles | 1,467 ft | #5,621 | #2,067 | 48 | 53 | 10 | 197 | |
| Hike | 15 | 5 miles | 745 ft | 2 miles | 1,467 ft | #13,964 | #6,043 | 54 | 39 | |||
| Trail Running | 15 | 5 miles | 745 ft | 2 miles | 1,467 ft | #12,991 | #5,304 | 54 | 2 | |||
| Nordic Ski | 6 | 354 ft | 3 ft | #2,717 | #1,528 | 2 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Gauley Base Trails
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Gauley Base Trails?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Gauley Base Trails are:
- Roaring Run Trail (4.2/5)
- Powerline (4.1/5)
- Black Cherry (4.1/5)
- Elk Rail Trail (4.1/5)
- Hemlock (4.1/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Gauley Base Trails?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Gauley Base Trails are:
- September (5 activities)
- July (3 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Gauley Base Trails?
There are 3 parking locations listed in Gauley Base Trails. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Gauley Base Trails?
The longest trail in Gauley Base Trails is Elk Rail Trail at 1.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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