monongahela-nf-bartow · WV
North Fork Mountain Trail
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Today
Great day for mountain biking.
Today's best: mountain biking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Mountain biking
Great day for mountain biking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 73°F air — Right in mountain biking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 50 min of daylight — You need at least 62 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3.21 mi
- Elevation gain
- 248 ft
- Surface
- mixed
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.7286, -79.3875 — WV.
Park
Part of monongahela-nf-bartow.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is North Fork Mountain Trail?
North Fork Mountain Trail is a 3.21-mile route with 248 feet of elevation gain — moderate — some sustained climbing or technical sections; expect to work for it but no specialized skills required. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at North Fork Mountain Trail?
North Fork Mountain Trail is mixed surface — sections of dirt, rock, and root that vary along the route. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages North Fork Mountain Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
North Fork Mountain Trail is in monongahela-nf-bartow, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.