Lower Hare Ball

Marlinton · West Virginia

Downhill

0.6 mi

Distance

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Net Elevation

6 min

Est. Time

Peak Elevation

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Difficulty

Double Black

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Weather outlook

Cloudy
29°
27°
33°
17 mph
Gust31 mph
6:59 AM
5:08 PM
Icy

0.1" of rain expected today.

Below freezing with moisture. Expect icy patches on exposed sections

0.06 in forecast rain in the next 48 hours0.4 cm forecast snowfall in the next 48 hours

The week looks mostly favorable for riding, with no major moisture signal in the forecast.

Forecast window

Wednesday

a high near 51°F, little expected rain, 0% rain chance

Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

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About This Trail

Lower Hare Ball: expert-only technical 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.

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Trail Details

Direction

One-Way Only

Ride Style

Downhill

Surface

Unpaved

Technical Rating

Double Black Diamond

Trail Style

Tech

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Where is Lower Hare Ball?

Lower Hare Ball 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 Lower Hare Ball?

Lower Hare Ball is 0.6 miles long, rated double black diamond, with a unpaved surface, listed as one-way only, with an estimated ride time of 6 min. Check the map and recent conditions before riding.

What is the weather outlook for Lower Hare Ball?

Weather forecast for 2026-11-13: 0.1" of rain expected today. Below freezing with moisture. Expect icy patches on exposed sections Weather-based estimate. Always check local closures and posted trail conditions before riding.

What other mountain bike trails are near Lower Hare Ball?

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 Lower Hare Ball?

Lower Hare Ball is listed as tech.

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