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Westside Fire Road

Location: Harrisonburg, West Virginia
Ride Type: Many Trails To Choose
Trail Type: Dirt Road 100%
Distance: 26.00 miles (41.83 KM)
Duration: 2 - 3 Hours
Elevation Gain: not specified.
Climbing: Rolling Terrain
Skill Level: Beginners
User Density: not specified.

Ride Summary:
This fire road offers rolling terrain at the base of Shenandoah mountain, suitable for all riders.

Trail Description:
0.0 - Depart from the Brandywine Recreation Area parking lot, return to Rt. 33 and turn right, following it East up Shenandoah mountain.

0.5 - Turn left onto Westside fire road (FR 151).

13.0 - Westside fire road brings you to the Dice Run reservoir. At this point turn around and return the way you came.

26.0 - Return to your vehicle at the Brandywine Recreation Area parking lot.

How to get there:
The Westside Fire Road is in the Brandywine Recreation Area. Follow Route 33 East of Brandywine about 2 miles, Brandywine Recreation Area is on the right. From Harrisonburg, VA, head West on Route 33. From Charleston, WV head North on I-79 then East on Route 33 to Seneca Rocks. Head South on Route 28 then pick up Route 33 again heading to Brandywine.

Additional Notes:
Brandywine Recreation Area Information, Dry River Ranger Station, (703) 828-2591