Fayetteville sits above the New River Gorge with Arrowhead's purpose-built flow trails on Park Service land and the older gorge-rim singletrack below town. Sandstone and hardwood loam on steep ground, draining reasonably well but slick under wet leaves. The riding pairs with the climbing and the whitewater the gorge is better known for.
52 featured mountain bike trailselevation 823–2,648 ft
Is it muddy in New River Gorge right now?
Right now about 0 of 51 featured New River Gorge trails are riding well. Conditions change daily with rain and snowmelt, so the list below shows the live read for each trail, and the chart shows which day ahead is your best bet.
New River Gorge conditions at a glancesnapshot · Oct 15
What are the best mountain bike trails to ride near New River Gorge right now?
Few New River Gorge trails are riding well today. The list below is sorted by today's real conditions, best first, and refreshes every morning, so check back soon or open the planner for the best option near you. See live conditions →
When will the mountain bike trails in New River Gorge dry out?
It depends on recent rain and each trail's soil. The 10-day outlook on this page shows how many New River Gorge trails are expected to be riding well each day, with rain markers, so you can pick the right day instead of guessing. See the 10-day outlook →
Is it too muddy to ride in New River Gorge after rain?
Right now 51 of 51 featured New River Gorge trails are reading soft or too muddy to ride. New River Gorge is mostly loam soil, which drains at a moderate pace, so after a storm some trails firm up within a day while others stay greasy. Riding wet, soft dirt damages trails and leaves ruts, so check the live mud reading on each trail before you head out. Check the live mud reading →
How many mountain bike trails are in New River Gorge?
New River Gorge has 52 featured mountain bike trails tracked here for conditions, with more searchable on the live map.
How high are the New River Gorge trails?
New River Gorge trails run from about 823–2,648 ft. Higher trails hold snow later into spring and dry out later than the lower ones, so conditions can vary a lot across the same area on the same day.