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SaveSeneca State Forest has over 40 miles of trails and back roads open to bicycles. A hidden gem of Pocahontas County; Seneca State Forest has a little bit for everyone. Whether your into rugged terrain, gravel paths, or just staying on the road, this region has it all in one place. Seasonal camping options, a lake, cabins for rent, and a Fire tower available for overnight stays make Seneca State Forest a top notch destination.
Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
Land Status: State Forest
Land Manager: WV State Parks
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- Mountain Bike
42 trails
- E-Bike
9 trails
- Hike
47 trails
- Trail Running
47 trails
- Snowshoe
9 trails
- Nordic Ski
9 trails
Region Details
- 17
- 5
- 7
Region Status
Caution as of Jun 15, 2025
Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 29
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 44
- Trails E-Bike
- 9
- Trails Hike
- 47
- Trails Trail Running
- 47
- Trails Snowshoe
- 9
- Trails Backcountry Ski
- 3
- Trails Nordic Ski
- 9
- Total Distance
- 22 miles
- Total Descent Distance
- 11 miles
- Total Descent
- 4,483 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,105 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 3,399 ft
- Reports
- 49
- Photos
- 73
- Ridden Counter
- 158
Articles
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Popular Seneca State Forest Mountain Biking Trails
• 90 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 620 ft • 24 •
This portion of the can be ridden both ways. Uphill is a slow burner; pick your pace and get to the top. Downhill is flowy singletrack fun for mostly every rider level. Shelter at the top makes for epic views.
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 5,253 ft • 10 ft • 11 •
offers a fast & flowy singletrack ride. There are a few small up-hill punches, but this trail is mostly all downhill. Keep on your toes for quick switchback turns!
• 85 ★ 5.0 • 2 miles • 13 ft • 11 •
This is the upper portion of the . There is a fun decent with a few technical sections; or you can try for the uphill climb. Both ways you will have a creek crossing in the middle.
• 5 ★ 5.0 • 3 miles • 475 ft • 9 •
This portion of the runs along Thorny Creek Mountain through Seneca State Forest. Riders will can enjoy unique views while ridge running; be prepared for a few steep climbs.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 2,841 ft • 0 ft • 7 •
connects from to the . As a decent; this trail offers a fun ride down old grade. Riders can also use the trail as an up-hill pedal to get to . Be aware of a few roots, but nothing on this trail an intermediate rider couldn't handle.
• 80 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 248 ft • 5 •
offers some steep Blue Singletrack along with a few rootsy/rocky sections. This is a great trail for intermediate riders to test their skills on.
• 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,903 ft • 0 ft • 3 •
Short trail that stems off of . Check out the Shelter at the top of the trail. Gradual climb/decent.
• 5 ★ 4.0 • 4,436 ft • 3 ft • 3 •
is a 4,439 ft blue singletrack trail located in Seneca State Forest, West Virginia. This multi-use trail can be used both directions. Steep climb from leads to ; ride the opposite way to enjoy a quick and fun decent back to .
Seneca State Forest Mountain Bike Routes
★ 5.0 • 9 miles • 1,435 ft • 3 •
This is a local favorite accessed from Lot. It includes 2 of the best trails in the county.
19 miles • 3,421 ft • 7 •
Optimal Enduro Day route in Seneca State Forest provided there is a shuttle from 2 Mile Smile to .
• 2 miles • 11 ft • 1 •
• 11 miles • 2,106 ft • 4 •
• 28 miles • 1,838 ft • 0 •
Photos of Seneca State Forest Mountain Bike
Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorny Creek Trail (North) | Jun 15, 2025 @ 5:37pm Jun 15, 2025 | Variable | taosmith365 RVMBA | ||
| Allegheny Trail (Thorny Creek Mountain) | Jun 15, 2025 @ 5:35pm Jun 15, 2025 | Wet | taosmith365 RVMBA | ||
| Hilltop Trail | Jun 5, 2025 @ 3:42pm Jun 5, 2025 | Dry | cjp730 Pocahontas | ||
| Thorny Creek Trail (South) | Mar 20, 2025 @ 6:50am Mar 20, 2025 | Dry | zenclements Pocahontas | ||
| Little Mtn. Trail | Mar 15, 2025 @ 10:26am Mar 15, 2025 | Ideal | zenclements Pocahontas | ||
| Black Oak | Mar 15, 2025 @ 10:25am Mar 15, 2025 | Ideal | zenclements Pocahontas | ||
| McCutcheon Trail | Jun 15, 2024 @ 7:07am Jun 15, 2024 | Dry | erwinberry | ||
| Rich Patch Loop Trail | Dec 13, 2023 @ 12:37pm Dec 13, 2023 | Variable | cjp730 Pocahontas |
National Scenic Trails & Official Routes
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Allegheny Trail
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- Trail Running
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LJ154320 | wishlist | region | activity #96718444 | Jun 10, 2026 @ 9:56pm Jun 10, 2026 |
| zenclements | vote | trail | activity #85262366 | Dec 9, 2025 @ 5:21am Dec 9, 2025 |
| zenclements | add | trail | activity #85262288 | Dec 9, 2025 @ 5:19am Dec 9, 2025 |
| GeezerEnduro | wishlist | region | activity #81899144 | Oct 7, 2025 @ 12:48pm Oct 7, 2025 |
| zenclements | vote | route | activity #81609258 | Oct 3, 2025 @ 9:02am Oct 3, 2025 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | This trail should be removed from the map. It... | Jul 24, 2025 @ 2:33pm Jul 24, 2025 | ||
| trail | Fun fast down hill, trail is manicured for... | Apr 22, 2025 @ 6:03pm Apr 22, 2025 | ||
| trail | Clear of trees. | Sep 26, 2024 @ 12:42pm Sep 26, 2024 | ||
| trail | As of 27 March '24 the trail is clear. Fun... | Mar 21, 2024 @ 7:31am Mar 21, 2024 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlin Mountain Area Trails | 1 | 1 | 6.5 km | ||
| Snowshoe Mountain Resort | 4 | 8.6 km | |||
| Snowshoe Backcountry | 14 | 22 | 11 | 8.7 km | |
| Snowshoe Bike Park | 3 | 16 | 21 | 7 | 8.8 km |
| Monday Lick | 6 | 1 | 10.4 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 42 | 22 miles | 4,482 ft | 11 miles | 1,106 ft | #5,055 | #1,824 | 110 | 49 | 2 | 221 | |
| E-Bike | 9 | 1 mile | 259 ft | 1 mile | 249 ft | #9,717 | #3,299 | 36 | 2 | 7 | ||
| Hike | 47 | 22 miles | 4,482 ft | 11 miles | 1,106 ft | #7,094 | #2,583 | 53 | 64 | |||
| Trail Running | 47 | 22 miles | 4,482 ft | 11 miles | 1,106 ft | #6,424 | #2,051 | 53 | 3 | |||
| Snowshoe | 9 | 1 mile | 259 ft | 1 mile | 249 ft | #2,351 | #1,331 | 2 | ||||
| Backcountry Ski | 3 | |||||||||||
| Nordic Ski | 9 | 1 mile | 259 ft | 1 mile | 249 ft | #2,323 | #1,250 | 2 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Seneca State Forest
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Seneca State Forest?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Seneca State Forest are:
- Allegheny Trail (Laurel Run-Loop Rd.) (4.2/5)
- Allegheny Trail (Buckskin Road - Thorny Creek Mountain Road) (4.1/5)
- Thorny Creek Trail (North) (4.1/5)
- Allegheny Trail (Thorny Creek Mountain) (4.1/5)
- Black Oak (0/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Seneca State Forest?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Seneca State Forest are:
- August (1 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Seneca State Forest?
There are 16 parking locations listed in Seneca State Forest. 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 Seneca State Forest?
The longest trail in Seneca State Forest is Thorny Creek Trail (South) at 3.9 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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