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1.3 miles
Distance
-414 ft
Descent
00:13:47
Avg time
-415 ft
Altitude change
1,677 ft
Altitude min
2,093 ft
Altitude max
2,093 ft
Altitude start
1,677 ft
Altitude end
-5.8%
Grade
-18%
Grade max
3%
Grade min
43 ft
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
797 ft
Distance flat
00:13:47
Avg time
Upper Giddy-Up! Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
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- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaCacapon Resort State Park
Berkeley Springs, West Virginia -
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Local Popularity85 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 5 in Trail Running
- 25 in Hiking
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Hiking SAC ScaleT2 Mountain Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeDH, AM, XC, Fat
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Physical RatingHard
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailDrop, Jump, Gap Jump, Rock Garden
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Land OwnerWV State Parks
Giddy-Up is an abandoned horseback riding trail that connects the Batt Picnic area to the South Prospect Rock Trail at the top of the mountain. It currently is in the process of being re-opened. It can be ridden if you're feeling adventurous, but there are over 10 large trees down across the trail.
The trail is unusual for Cacapon in that it is NOT rocky. This trail will be rideable both up and down. The trail is an old road bed that appears to have been well-graded and bench cut into the side of the mountain. There are a few steeper pitches, but nothing too extreme. Until the park blazes the trail, the top can be found by looking at the mileage on the map from the overlook to the trailhead.
The top trailhead is a doubletrack opening in the trees on the right hand side of the Ridge Trail. It is currently marked by a cairn of stones and pink ribbon as well as a white sign on a tree. Easy to find. Once on the trail, it is very easy to follow, even un-blazed, since it is an old road bed. Be aware, this is a FAST trail down There are A line jumps usually on the left hand side of the trail and the turns are somewhat banked already. About 2/3 of the way down, you can turn right onto Get Down to continue the descending fun!
To find the bottom of the trail, go to the Batt Picnic Area and go to the upper loop in the corner furthest from the road entrance. Begin going uphill and to the left till you get to an old fire pit and the trail goes from there.
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- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to upper-giddyup trailhead
(39.486810, -78.333650)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Giddy-Up!
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Where is Upper Giddy-Up! located?
Upper Giddy-Up! is located in Cacapon Resort State Park, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Cacapon Resort State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.48681, -78.33365.
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How hard is Upper Giddy-Up!?
Upper Giddy-Up! is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 5.8%.
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What is the elevation gain for Upper Giddy-Up!?
The trail has 414 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,677 ft to 2,093 ft.
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Is Upper Giddy-Up! a point to point trail?
Yes, Upper Giddy-Up! is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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