Bear Hunter-Seneca Creek Loop
| Location: | Harrisonburg, West Virginia |
| Ride Type: | Loop |
| Trail Type: |
Single Track 50% Dual Track 50% |
| Distance: | 10.60 miles (17.06 KM) |
| Duration: | 2 - 3 Hours |
| Elevation Gain: | not specified. |
| Climbing: | Rolling Terrain |
| Skill Level: | Beginners |
| User Density: | not specified. |
Ride Summary:
A single & double track loop that follows the ridge of Allegheny Mt.. down Bear Hunter trail and up Seneca Creek.
Trail Description:
0.0 - Go through the gate and follow the blue blazes onto Allegheny Mt. trail.
2.1 - Tom Lick rail forks off to the right, continue on Allegheny Mt. trail.
2.3 - North Prong trail forks off to the left, continue on Allegheny Mt. trail.
3.3 - Swallow Rock trail intersects, continue on Allegheny Mt. trail.
4.6 - Turn right onto Bear Hunter trail.
5.6 - Turn right onto Seneca Creek trail.
5.7 - Judy Spring Camp, Judy Springs trail forks off to the left, continue on Seneca Creek trail.
6.9 - Swallow Rock trail joins from the right, continue on Seneca Creek trail.
8.2 - Tom Lick trail joins from the right, continue on Seneca creek Trail.
9.1 - Turn right on FR 112.
10.6 - Return to Big Run/Allegheny Mt. trailhead parking lot.
How to get there:
From Franklin, WV (45 miles West of Harrisonburg, VA on Rt. 33) follow RT. 33 West pass through Judy Gap, take a left on West Virginia 33-4 proceed for 2 miles (follow signs for Spruce Knob), bear left again at the T then follow FR 112 to the top. From Seneca Rocks, travel east on Rt. 33, pass through Harper's Mill, after about 1 mile turn right onto 33-4. From here follow the directions and signs above from Franklin, WV.
Additional Notes:
Visit Pendleton around the third weekend in August for the Gnarly North Fork Bike Race. (304) 358-7573