Mountain Biking

Come to Ride, Stay for the Rest

Come to ride. To shred over 400 miles of technical tracks at the region’s premier mountain biking destination — Snowshoe Highlands Ride Center, West Virginia’s first IMBA Ride Center™. But when you’re ready for the rest, discover a diverse playground of challenging routes in the Monongahela National Forest, advanced terrain at Tea Creek-Gauley Headwaters, beginner-friendly trails in the Mower Basin and scenic rides in the Snowshoe Backcountry.


Monday Lick Trail System

Ride through rugged backcountry singletrack and carve into stacked-loop switchbacks on the Monday Lick Trail System. As the newest addition to the Snowshoe Highlands Ride Center, this trail system offers 27 miles of adventure in the heart of the Monongahela National Forest.


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Pinkbike’s Pick for Must-Ride Trails

Pocahontas County is a must-ride destination for mountain bikers. See what Pinkbike has to say about our legendary trails!


Mountain Bike Trails in Pocahontas County

Plan, explore and conquer legendary rides with the interactive mountain bike trail map below. Find routes that suit your style, challenge yourself on new terrain and discover hidden singletrack adventures. 

Pocahontas County mountain biking trails

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Mountain Bike Guide

Pocahontas County’s Silver-Level Snowshoe Highlands Ride Center features hundreds of miles of trails, offering terrain for every skill level. Within a 50-mile radius of Snowshoe Mountain Bike Park, riders can explore paths through the Monongahela National Forest, Seneca State Forest and surrounding the Green Bank Observatory. From rugged backcountry singletrack to smooth, flowing rides, this region has it all. Read our full mountain biking guide to find your next trail. 

Our Biking Culture

Mountain biking in Pocahontas County is shaped by the land and the stories it holds. Our trail networks often follow old logging grades — steeped in the area’s rich timber history — creating one-of-a-kind riding experiences. Today, those paths are part of a growing network that blends outdoor recreation with conservation and heritage. Local riders and businesses welcome cyclists, offering bike-friendly lodging, gear support and insider tips to make your adventure memorable.


Mountain Bike Events

From local competitions to world-class races, Pocahontas County’s summer and fall seasons are packed with mountain biking action. Visit our events calendar for up-to-date information and race details.


Prepare For Your Ride

Stop by the Pocahontas County Visitor Center or any of our five satellite locations to pick up trail maps, including the official Pocahontas County Biking Map. We’re happy to help you find the perfect route. As always, we ask all riders to follow the Leave No Trace Seven Principles to help preserve the beauty of our trails. Before hitting the trails, we encourage all Pocahontas County visitors to sign up for local emergency alerts by texting “Join911alerts” to 31002. 


Volunteer Trail Opportunities 

Give back to the trails you love! Several groups help maintain and improve Pocahontas County’s trail systems, including our local International Mountain Bicycling Association chapter, Pocahontas Trails, and volunteer crews with the Monongahela National Forest, Snowshoe Mountain Resort and the Greenbrier River Trail.


More Biking

View our lodging partners to start planning your mountain biking trip. Need gear, shuttles or rentals to complete your adventure? Click here to find everything you need for a successful ride!


Mountain Bike Amenities

Explore our local listings below to find everything you need to get geared up for your next ride — from mountain bike outfitters and rentals to bike-friendly lodging and more.

Cass, WV

Cass Scenic Railroad State Park

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Cass Scenic Railroad State Park now offers bike rentals. Whether you’re looking to bike around the historic logging town, hit the Greenbrier River Trail State Park, or take your wheels up Route 66 to ride the Snowshoe Highlands Silver Designated IMBA Ride Center, Cass Scenic Rail…

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Cass Scenic Railroad State Park now offers bike rentals. Whether you’re looking to bike around the historic logging town, hit the Greenbrier River Trail State Park, or take your wheels up Route 66 to ride the Snowshoe Highlands Silver Designated IMBA Ride Center, Cass Scenic Rail…

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Green Bank, WV

Green Bank Observatory

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A quiet place for big discoveries.  Tucked away in the 13,000-square-mile National Radio Quiet Zone — an area protected from cell service and WiFi interference — the Green Bank Observatory is dedicated to radio astronomy. It’s home to the Green Bank Telescope, the largest…

A quiet place for big discoveries.  Tucked away in the 13,000-square-mile National Radio Quiet Zone — an area protected from cell service and WiFi interference — the Green Bank Observatory is dedicated to radio astronomy. It’s home to the Green Bank Telescope, the largest…

Dunmore, WV

Seneca State Forest

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Enjoy the great outdoors by staying overnight in a rustic cabin designed to give you a look into early pioneer life in the region in the oldest State Forest in West Virginia, established in 1924. The cabins don’t have electricity or running water but they do have gas refrigerator…

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Enjoy the great outdoors by staying overnight in a rustic cabin designed to give you a look into early pioneer life in the region in the oldest State Forest in West Virginia, established in 1924. The cabins don’t have electricity or running water but they do have gas refrigerator…

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Snowshoe, WV

Snowshoe Mountain Resort

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With a wide range of lodging across the mountain, we have accommodations to fit all needs and group sizes. Whether you’re coming for a family reunion or a couples getaway, you desire a Brigham Collection luxury home or a basic room, we have the perfect place for you. find your lu…

With a wide range of lodging across the mountain, we have accommodations to fit all needs and group sizes. Whether you’re coming for a family reunion or a couples getaway, you desire a Brigham Collection luxury home or a basic room, we have the perfect place for you. find your lu…

Marlinton, WV

Watoga State Park

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Make your visit in Pocahontas County memorable as you spend the night in an original CCC built log cabin in West Virginia’s largest State Park. Located just 14 miles south of Marlinton, the 10,100 acre park offers 10 modern cabins with heat and air conditioning open year-round. T…

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Make your visit in Pocahontas County memorable as you spend the night in an original CCC built log cabin in West Virginia’s largest State Park. Located just 14 miles south of Marlinton, the 10,100 acre park offers 10 modern cabins with heat and air conditioning open year-round. T…

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