Visit Snowshoe for your next mountain biking trip
Downhill thrills and mountain views! Tackle 280 miles of lift-accessed trails at a premier bike park.
Snowshoe is a resort area located in the Allegheny Mountains of West Virginia. It's primarily known as a ski resort in the winter, but it also offers a variety of summer activities, including mountain biking. The area is characterized by its mountainous terrain, forests, and scenic views.
The area has a mountain climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. The best time for mountain biking is generally summer and early fall, when the trails are clear of snow. Be prepared for variable weather conditions in the mountains and check trail conditions before riding.
Snowshoe Bike Park is a popular destination for downhill mountain biking, offering 280 miles of lift-accessed trails that cater to various skill levels. The park is known for its technical descents, jump lines, and challenging terrain.
- IMBA Ride Center: Snowshoe is a premier mountain biking destination, receiving designation as a IMBA Silver-Level Ride Center due to its vast and varied riding opportunities. What makes Snowshoe truly special is this combination of world-class downhill facilities, which have hosted UCI World Cups, and access to truly wild, challenging East Coast technical trails, all set amidst the stunning, often cool-weathered, beauty of the Allegheny Mountains.
- Snowshoe Bike Park: This is a premier lift-accessed downhill bike park on the East Coast. It features a huge variety of trails, from machine-built flow (like Skyline) and jump trails to extremely technical, rocky, and rooty expert descents (like the Western Territory's Pro DH and Hareball). It caters to all skill levels, with extensive beginner and intermediate terrain as well.
- Basin Trail / Backcountry Trails: In addition to the lift-served park, Snowshoe offers cross-country trails around the resort area and connecting into the surrounding Monongahela National Forest, providing more traditional trail riding experiences.
- The "IMBA Epic" Rides: While Snowshoe itself is the bike park, the surrounding region boasts IMBA Epic designated trails like the Gauley Mountain Trail, offering rugged backcountry riding.
- Tea Creek Mountain Trail (nearby): A challenging and remote backcountry trail often mentioned in discussions of the area's best riding.
