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2.3 miles
Distance
-1,235 ft
Descent
00:18:53
Avg time
-1,235 ft
Altitude change
1,599 ft
Altitude min
2,834 ft
Altitude max
2,834 ft
Altitude start
1,601 ft
Altitude end
-10.1%
Grade
-155.7%
Grade max
-1.7%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance down
00:18:53
Avg time

Second Mountain Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Horse
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Massanutten
    , Virginia
  • Ref Number
    #580
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
  • Global Ranking
    #189422 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #185639 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
  • Land Owner
    George Washington National Forest

Ridge riding at the top, mountainside chunk with sharp switchbacks descending into a rocky drainage.

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 3, 2025 @ 6:03am
Mar 3, 2025
Large tree down across trail, blocking trail at top of last descent before pitt spring run going north. Best course of action probably bringing a...
Oct 3, 2021 @ 6:20am
Oct 3, 2021
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Second Mountain Trail

        Where is Second Mountain Trail located?
        Second Mountain Trail is located in Massanutten, Virginia, United States. It is part of the Massanutten trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.44318, -78.7229.
        How hard is Second Mountain Trail?
        Second Mountain Trail is rated as Double Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 9.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        What is the elevation gain for Second Mountain Trail?
        The trail has 1,200 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,653 ft to 2,853 ft.
        Is Second Mountain Trail a point to point trail?
        Second Mountain Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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