Cherry River Rail Trail - Mountain Biking
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There is no better way to spend a long Summer day than following three different rivers as your make your way through the wilderness of Nicholas County along the Cherry River Rail Trail.
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Distance
33.0 miles
If you decide to do the full trail out and back, it’s 33 miles. But, there is always the option of turning back at any point along the way so you can make your ride as long or short as you want.
Destination Distance From Downtown
55.0 miles
Difficulty
2 of 5 diamonds
This 16.5-mile, gravel and hard-packed dirt path is long and flat. While it’s not technically difficult, it is long at 33-miles round-trip.
Time To Complete
4 hours
You can keep a high cadence on this trail, so with a quick snack at the halfway point, an experienced cyclist can make the trip in 4 hours. A beginning or intermediate biker should probably add at least another hour to their trip.
Seasonality
All Seasons
This year-round rail trail is maintained by a caretaker who actually lives on the trail. For brilliant groves of goldenrod and dense foliage, go during the summer. If you want to ride through tunnels of multicolored leaves, fall is spectacular. If you want the most unobstructed views of the 3 rivers you ride alongside, winter is the best time.
Dog Friendly
On Leash Only
The wide and level paths are great for dogs, but this rail trail is also very popular with horseback riders, so make sure your dog is not spooked by horses.
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