Region: West Virginia
Season: May – October
Miles: 56 | Elevation: 6,947’
Days Out: 2 | Tire Size: 2″+
Difficulty: 6.5/10 Physical | 8/10 Technical
The exposed, ridgeline character of this trail makes for a demanding MTB overnighter—not for the faint of heart or anyone unwilling to embrace true Type-2 fun.
Region: West Virginia
Season: May – October
Miles: 84 | Elevation: 6,948’
Days Out: 2-3 | Tire Size: 40mm+
Difficulty: 4.5/10 Physical | 3.5/10 Technical
This intermediate bikepacking loop from Durbin mirrors much of the southern half of the Spruce Knob 220 GRUSK route, with key variations that add depth, remoteness, and a stronger connection to some of the Monongahela’s most iconic high-country landscapes.
Region: West Virginia
Season: May – October
Miles: 87 | Elevation: 9,129’
Days Out: 2 | Tire Size: 40mm+
Difficulty: 6.5/10 Physical | 6/10 Technical
For riders who love sustained climbing on remote gravel roads and rugged forest tracks, this demanding bikepacking loop from Durbin explores both sides of the upper Greenbrier River valley in the west-central Monongahela National Forest.
Region: West Virginia
Season: May – October
Miles: 85 | Elevation: 7,278’
Days Out: 2-3 | Tire Size: 2″+
Difficulty: 5.5/10 Physical | 4.5/10 Technical
This northern Mon overnighter begins in Davis — Canaan Valley’s renowned mountain bike hub — and links together distinct landscapes into one cohesive, high-country adventure.
Region: West Virginia
Season: May – October
Miles: 94 | Elevation: 10,355’
Days Out: 2-3 | Tire Size: 40mm+
Difficulty: 6.5/10 Physical | 5/10 Technical
This challenging overnight route links the western Mon to the historic Swiss German village of Helvetia via an extensive network of gravel backroads.
Region: West Virginia
Season: May – October
Miles: 147 | Elevation: 13,007’
Days Out: 2-4 | Tire Size: 40mm+
Difficulty: 6/10 Physical | 5.5/10 Technical
This bikepacking circuit weaves together lesser-traveled forest roads through the Cranberry River Corridor and surrounding public lands for an expansive southern Mon tour.
Region: West Virginia
Season: May – October
Miles: 155 | Elevation: 3,100’
Days Out: 2-4 | Tire Size: 40mm+
Difficulty: 1/10 Physical | 1/10 Technical
Bikepacking the Greenbrier River Trail from south to north (and back again) is one of West Virginia’s most accessible and rewarding multi-day adventures.
Region: West Virginia
Season: May – October
Miles: 160 | Elevation: 14,899’
Days Out: 2-4 | Tire Size: 40mm+
Difficulty: 6/10 Physical | 4/10 Technical
This epic western Mon loop is best experienced over 3–4 days, linking Elkins to some of the most remote gravel roads in the high backcountry.
Region: West Virginia
Season: May – October
Miles: 213 | Elevation: 18,365’
Days Out: 2-5 | Tire Size: 40mm+
Difficulty: 5.5/10 Physical | 4.5/10 Technical
The Gravel Ride Up Spruce Knob (GRUSK) is West Virginia’s premier annual gravel bikepacking festival, held on the slopes of the Mountain State’s highest peak. Organized by MountainRides LLC, the event celebrates its 10th year in 2026 and has become a cornerstone gathering for Mid-Atlantic cyclists — a weekend to reconnect, camp under the stars, and ride some of the best high-country gravel in the north-central Mon.
Region: West Virginia
Season: May – October
Miles: 440 | Elevation: 36,810’
Days Out: 4-8 | Tire Size: 50mm+
Difficulty: 6/10 Physical | 5.5/10 Technical
The Mon Circuit 440 is a more focused version of the full Mon Forest circuit, linking 8 of the 12 Mon Forest Towns through the core of the region. At 441 miles with 36,810 feet of climbing, it delivers a slightly lower climbing intensity than the full route (vs. 54,605’ over 594 miles), while maintaining the rugged, backcountry character that defines riding in the Mon.
