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Trace Fork Canyon

Location: South Charleston, West Virginia
Ride Type: Loop
Trail Type: Single Track 85%
Fire/Gravel Road 15%
Distance: 6.00 miles (9.65 KM)
Duration: not specified.
Elevation Gain: 380 Feet (116 Meters)
Climbing: Steep At Times
Skill Level: Weekend Warriors
User Density: not specified.

Trail Description:
A mix of uphill, downhill and single-track trails connected by pavement pass through Trace Fork Canyon. Wide water crossings can be expected in the canyon floor. The loop is best run clockwise due to the climbs, but can done counter-clockwise for serious climbers.

How to get there:
I-64 MacCorkle Ave. exit to Jefferson Road, right onto Kanawha Turnpike, left onto Spring Hill Ave. to Little Creek Park.