Bicycling at New River Gorge

Biking is fun for all ages

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New River Gorge National River offers over fifty miles of mountain bike trails, varying from easy to difficult in terrain and distance. The trail system is still in development, and trail conditions change. Check at the park’s visitor centers for the most current information.

Here are some helpful tips:

Yield Appropriately
Some trails are multi-use for hiking and biking. Be aware that you may encounter bikers, runners and hikers traveling at a variety of speeds. Please adjust your own speed to maximize the safety and respect of yourself and others. Do your utmost to let your fellow trail users know you’re coming - a friendly greeting is a good method. Bicyclists should yield to other non-motorized trail users. Bicyclists traveling downhill should yield to those headed uphill, unless the trail is clearly signed for one-way or downhill-only traffic.

Respect
It is a simple concept: if you offer respect, you are more likely to receive it. Education with friendly respect will diminish negative encounters on the trail for all users.

Avoid Spreading Seeds
Help keep weeds out of our forests. Noxious weeds threaten our healthy ecosystems and livelihoods. Stay on the trail, check your socks and bikes for hitchhiker plant seeds when you get back to the trailhead, and wash your bike before and after your ride. Help keep our park strong and clean.

Trail Regulations

• Carry out all trash; no littering.

• Disturbing, destroying, or removing natural and cultural objects is

• prohibited.

• Park trails are closed to all motorized vehicles.
• E-bikes are only permitted on the Stone Cliff Trail

• Bicycles are permitted on designated trails only.

• Pets must be on a leash at all times.

Details

Activity

Biking

Pets Allowed

Yes

Pets on leash are allowed on park trails

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Arrowhead Bike Trails

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Accessibility Information

There are a limited number of accessible trails in the park. Check the park's accessibility page for more information.