Big Ash
Marlinton · West Virginia
0.4 mi
Distance
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Net Elevation
4 min
Est. Time
Peak Elevation
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Difficulty
Double Black
0.4 mi
Distance
...
Net Elevation
4 min
Est. Time
...
Peak Elevation
Double Black
Difficulty
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Weather outlook
Drizzle0.6" of rain expected today.
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This week has snow in the forecast, so expect freeze-thaw swings and check local guidance before riding.
Forecast window
Wednesday
a high near 52°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance
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About This Trail
Big Ash: expert-only freeride downhill riding in Snowshoe's Western Territory area. Lift access is via Western Express, with Arbuckle's Cabin at the lower end. Western Territory has no easiest-rated top-to-bottom route. A valid bike-park ticket or pass is required; downhill traffic only. Check the operator's seasonal lift schedule and posted closures. Grades are relative to Snowshoe.
Mountain Biking in Marlinton
Marlinton is one of the mountain biking hubs in West Virginia, with mapped trail coverage on RidePal. Use Big Ash as a starting point to compare nearby routes by distance, difficulty, surface, elevation profile, and ride time.
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Trail Details
Direction
One-Way Only
Ride Style
Downhill
Surface
Dirt
Technical Rating
Double Black Diamond
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Big Ash FAQ
Where is Big Ash?
Big Ash is a mountain bike trail near Marlinton, West Virginia. RidePal maps the route, trail stats, photos, reviews, and nearby rides for this area.
How difficult is Big Ash?
Big Ash is 0.4 miles long, rated double black diamond, with a dirt surface, listed as one-way only, with an estimated ride time of 4 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.
What is the weather outlook for Big Ash?
Weather forecast for 2026-11-12: 0.6" of rain expected today. Proceed with caution to avoid damaging the trails Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.
What other mountain bike trails are near Big Ash?
Nearby RidePal trail pages in Marlinton include Lower Dreamweaver, Lower Dreamweaver, Trail K, Lucid, Lucid. Use the nearby trails section to compare distance, difficulty, and route style.
What kind of ride is Big Ash?
Big Ash is listed as downhill.
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