Trails | Adopt a Trail | Map of Trails

All trails have been built for hiking and mountain biking. These trails are built purposely narrow (12 to 18 inches wide) for low environmental impact.

Click here for more information regarding the Adopt-a-trail program at Mountwood Park. Friends of Mountwood Park, Inc. continues to build partnerships with groups to maintain its 19 trails, and we need your help.

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1. Walter Taitt Trail: A wide graveled trail that is gently rolling and provides great access to the Stiles Mansion ruins

2. Copperhead Road: Gently rolling with some technical sections. Best access for the Trip to the Moon

3. Trip To The Moon: A real single track showcase with tight technical sections, good climbing, and great downhills

4. Bail Out: STEEP exit from Trip To The Moon, easy access to the middle of Trip To The Moon

5. Qwick Out: Another easy access to Trip To The Moon

6. Apollo 13: Can't quite make the final trip to the Moon? This trail will bypass it.

7. Dark Side of the Moon: Long flowing downhill

8. Gary's Grind: A classic switch back (grinding) climb to the ridge top

9. White Oak Ridge Trail:
Good flowing single and double track trail

10: Power Trip: Good connector trail between the top of Volcano Road to the other trails.

11. Haystack: Tight technical with some rocky sections. An easy climb and a screamin' downhill ride.

12. Log Jam: If you like crossing logs, this one's for you.

13. Collarbone Cutoff: Technical climb that provides access to the Stiles Mansion ruins.

14. Mansion Trail: Fast trail in either direction with access to the Stiles Mansion Ruins.

15. 4-Corners Trail: Provides access to the lake and the wild side of the park.

16. Lake Trail: Great trail for the fishermen. It circumnavigates the lake. Not an easy ride for bikers.

17. Warrior Ridge: As the name implies, it is not for the inexperienced rider.

18. Medicine Man: A great place to get your fix for single track fun.

19. Tecumseh Trail: Technical single track with some rocky sections.

Adopt a Trail

We believe in community-based programs, and we encourage clubs, businesses, families or groups of friends to adopt a trail at Mountwood Park.

Friends of Mountwood Park, Inc. continues to build partnerships with groups to maintain its 19 trails, and we need your help.

For individuals or families to be approved to Adopt-A-Trail, they must call (304)679-3611 to begin the AAT process.

Groups must meet the following criterion:

Commitment to maintain the trail for 1 to 3 years and with sufficient manpower
Submit an application
Be approved by Friends of Mountwood Park, Inc.
Once approved, submit appropriate forms on all group members before you begin your work
Submit quarterly maintenance forms of your trail work and hours of service

Click here to download application

Adopt-A-Trail Safety:

Safety is the most important consideration while working on the trail. There is always the potential for accidents while using trail maintenance tools in the woods. Maintainers need to be constantly aware of these dangers. Trail maintainers have found over the years that the best way to work safely is simple: use common sense. The following is a good common sense checklist:

Let someone know where you are
Carry a small first aid kit
Wear a good pair of work gloves to protect your hands
Wear long pants, even in summer, when working in brush
Be certain that all tool heads and handles are tight with no cracks
Wear sturdy leather boots when digging or using cutting tools
Carry tools on the trail safely
Wear blaze orange colors when working during hunting season

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