Needleseye Mountain Biking
Needleseye Park delivers an exciting and technical mountain biking experience just within the city limits of Oak Hill. The park features a newly completed and challenging singletrack system that capitalizes on the rugged topography of the New River Gorge Region in Fayette County, West Virginia.
Trail System Overview:
- Total Mileage: The park features a developing system, planned for approximately 9 miles of purpose-built singletrack dedicated to mountain biking.
- Variety of Difficulty: The trails are designed as a stacked loop system, offering terrain for a wide range of riders:
- Beginner-Friendly: Several miles of flowy, accessible singletrack allow new riders to build skills.
- Intermediate/Advanced: Other sections feature challenging climbs, technical rock features, drops, and berms, appealing to experienced riders including some of the regions only designated black diamond trails.
- Terrain: Expect a classic Appalachian ride with steep pitches, natural rock gardens, and fast downhill sections (including some gravity trails) that use the park's significant vertical relief.
Must-Knows for Riders:
- Navigation is Key: Due to the complexity and newness of the trail system, navigation is crucial. The Trailforks website or mobile app is avalible for the most current maps, routing, and trail condition reports.
- Access: Park at the main trailhead off Terry Ave and Needleseye Rd, where you can utilize the new expanded parking and restroom facilities.
This system is quickly becoming a must-ride destination for mountain bikers looking for technical singletrack action in the greater New River Gorge area.
