Cycling in Parsons

One long climb up Location Road, rolling across Limestone Mountain and then you descend back to the river at St. George.  Don't let the first steep ramp out of St. George scare you.  The climb is mostly 5-7% for the first 5 miles, then a little down grade the the last couple miles you have some 8-10% grades. 0.0 Start at the park by the river in St. George.  Leaving the park you continue straight thru St. George and begin an immediate climb on Cty 5, Location Road.<br /> 9.0 Left on Cty. 3. 13.0 Bare left.  to stay on Limestone Rd.  <br /> 13.2 Cty. 3 right right.  Stay straight to continue on what is now Cty. 1. 20.6 Right in St. George to return to Park. 20.8 Finish<br />

One of my favorite scenic rides in WV.  I usually start from Horseshoe Campground making it a 47 mile ride. Three good climbs.  No food or water sources once you leave Parsons though.  I have stopped at the medical clinic in St. George for water.  Not open on Sundays. Start at the Alleghany Highlands Trail Parking behind to old railroad station near McDonalds. 0.0 Follow Alleghany Highlands Trail SW to Elkins. Check out the historical markers along the trail.<br /> 2.6 Make a 180 degree turn onto Rt. 39 at the Porterwood Keosk.  The trail comes out paralell to Rt. 39. 5.2 Straight at this intersection to begin following Co. 47, Pheasant Run Road. 10.5 Straight across Rt. 219 to pick up Co.3. 12.1 Right on Co 3. 12.9 Straight picking up Co. 1. Gilman Rd. 15.6 Continue Straight at this intersection. 18.1 Begin climb. 18.7 Top of climb.  Sharp turn on descent. 20.8 Right on Clover Run Road 25.6 Right on St. 38 26.9 Right on St. 72 27.2 Left across Bridge of Cheat River to St. George. 27.6 Right on Co. 1. 31.9 Begin Climb. 32.7 Top of Climb - Careful on descent. 36.6 Left on Rt. 72. 38.2 Finish<br />

Lollypop Ride from Horseshoe Campground/Day use area, up Location Road and back Limestone Road.  Major climb is seven miles from the river at St. George to topping out at the top, but varying grades and some flat and down hill so you legs get a break.  You gain 1,851 for an average of 3.3%.  First 2 miles averages 5.5% and last mile averages 8.2%. Loop is 20.5 miles starting in St. George. You get some great vistas on this ride! 0.0 Horseshoe Campground 3.9 Right on Holly Meadows Road Co. 1. 6.8 Right on Location Road. Co. 5 in St. George.  Begin Climb. 15.6 Left on Co. 3 Limestone Road 27.3 Left in St. George and immediateig right onto Co. 1 to return to Horshoe. 30.3 Left on Co. 7 Horseshoe Run Road. 34.21 Finish.

A loop over Texas Mountain from St. George. Park at little community park at the end of the Cheat River Bridge in St. George.