Biking
Travel by two wheels through the Mountain State. Home to both the 2023 UCI World Cup and over 60 rail trails. Almost Heaven’s topography provides the perfect blend of easy rides and steep trails. No matter your skill level, we can promise that your biking adventure will be set against a dreamy mountain skyline. Grab your gear and get moving in West Virginia.Ready to hit the trail? Whether you are hoping to get dirt on your tires or traverse a low-key path, unique biking adventures await every rider in West Virginia. Take your pick of mountainous terrain or manicured rail trails – no matter what you are looking for, it can undoubtedly be found in Almost Heaven. Explore the trip guides below to get started.
Featured Itinerary
DAY 1
Begin your biking excursion in the Monongahela National Forest with a ride along the Distilled Tea Creek Mountain Trail. This trail, which climbs Tea Creek Mountain, is a hidden gem with an adrenaline rush for avid bikers. What better way to see the beauty of the Mountain State than by riding a 1,500-foot descent into awe-inspiring scenery? Be prepared to finish your ride a little soaked as the bottom of the mountain requires you to cross the river in total mountain biking action mode. This 25 percent maximum grade loop is a must for all adventure seekers.
DAY 2
Head south to the New River Gorge and try a ride with Arrowhead Bike Farm. Located in Fayetteville, this local hangout spot allows you to rent equipment, bike the trails and grab a craft beer and dinner when you’re done for the day. It’s a one-stop shop for mountain biking. While in the area, try your hand at the Arrowhead Mountain bike loops. Located on the rim of the New River Gorge, these trails were designed by a professional mountain bike course developer and constructed with the help of the National Park Service and Boy Scouts of America. The trails vary based on skill level and are often populated by locals and visitors alike.
DAY 3
End your third day with a trip to another side of West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest. Here, you’ll be exploring North Fork Mountain, a 34-mile long ridgeline trail with knife-edge cliffs that drops 200 feet to the rugged slope below. Between thick forests of spruce and birch, sweeping views of the Mountain State’s tallest peaks and the Potomac River, you’ll leave here feeling like you conquered the world. But don’t worry, heaven will surround you your entire ride.
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