And second Silver Level on the east coast! The Snowshoe Highlands Ride Center will take your mountain biking experience to a new level. Offering both Snowshoe Mountain’s gravity park terrain for those seeking adrenaline rush from steep, purpose built trails to unmatched back country single track mountain biking experiences on national forest trails.
To learn more about the Ride Center™ designation visit imba.com.
We’ve compiled a list of local services to help with your trip planning and to provide assistance after you arrive.
This location is out of this world! Expand your universe as you ride past the world’s largest steerable telescope. The site, surrounded by the mountains of West Virginia, serves to protect observations while offering a one-of-a-kind riding experience.
When the snow melts, Snowshoe Mountain transforms into one of the top bike parks in the country. There is something for everyone from true beginners to World Cup downhill racers, and all the varying levels of gravity-fiends in between.
Grab the whole family and jump onto this trail! This historic rail trail offers a leisurely and scenic ride for all skill levels. Follow the winding railroad grade and soak in the views of the Greenbrier River – the longest free-flowing river in the eastern United States.
This area was heavily logged and mined for coal before it was purchased by the U.S. Forest Service. Explore the continuing restoration as you ride the newly developed stacked loop trail system. The views are spectacular and the restoration work is inspiring!
This area is old school with hand cut trails, old rail beds and skid grades, roots, technical rock gardens, steep climbs, and thrilling descents. Hardwood and spruce forests, moss covered rocks, creeks, and scenic vistas make this some of the most challenging riding in West Virginia!
Keep an eye on our calendar for upcoming events, activities and rides happening in and around the Snowshoe Highlands Ride Center.
Local groups and organizers are invited to share upcoming mountainbike related events. Use our event submission tool to get your event listed here.
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The Snowshoe Highlands Area Recreation Collaborative is dedicated to Enhancing, Promoting, and Developing Outdoor Recreation in the Snowshoe Highlands region
Our vision is to foster engaging open-air activities that inspire community bonds and cultivate the growth of recreation tourism in the region
With the desire to get outside stronger than ever, we must do what is necessary to remain safe and socially distanced. What can you do?
Start by checking with state and local governments on COVID-19 guidelines and information related to parks, trails, or other closures.
The International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) has made available a set of guidelines for some common sense ways to stay safe on the trails. This document is available for download, print, and sharing within your community.
We need your help to keep trails safe and beautiful! Volunteer support is essential to fulfill our mission to maintain, enhance, and create spectacular trails that you know and love. We welcome everyone so invite your friends and family to join one of our volunteer trail projects. You provide a willingness to get dirty, and we’ll supply the tools and know-how. To get information about volunteer opportunities and incentives, please contact our local IMBA Chapter, Pocahontas Trails at info@pocahontastrails.com.
