While attending Canaan MTB Festival events, please park at the public parking lot across from the Davis Firehall or the paved parking area for Davis City Park. The Blackwater Bikes parking lot will fill up fast.
FRIDAY GROUP RIDES | June 14th
ADVENTURE RIDE @ 10:00 A.M. 📌 Blackwater Bikes
TEAM LEADERS: Rob “Sheriff” Stull and Johnny X
Ride with two-time Iditarod Champion on a two peanut butter sandwich tour of the area trails. Technical skills needed. Bring chamois butter. 4 plu
GRAVEL RIDE @ 10:30 A.M. 📌 Blackwater Bikes
TEAM LEADERS: Mark Drajem & Darren Biggs
Canaan Monster Cross Style Ride. Gravel ride with the heart of a mountain biker. Route includes West Virginia jeep trails, gravel roads, and singletrack. Recommended 40mm++ tires will be best. Route will highlight Blackwater XC Ski Trails, Canaan Loop Road, Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trails, Corridor H Gravel Rail Trail, and water will be available at Mile 23 but please bring snack and water of your own. Ride will finish with plenty of time to see the Trials Competition in the evening that starts at 5:00 p.m. at Camp 70 Trails Gateway.
SATURDAY GROUP RIDES | June 15th
MIX TAPE @ 9:00 A.M. 📌 Trail Labs Canaan Valley Lumberyard on Cortland Road
TEAM LEADER: Zach Adams (Appalachian Dirt)
Faster paced mountain bike ride with mixed terrain and lots of adventure. 5++ hour tour.
BACKBONE & BACK @ 9:30 A.M. 📌 Coke Ovens in Douglas
TEAM LEADERS: Sean Tierney & Mark Anderson
This is a lollipop loop with a long, sustained climb on mudhole-pocked Canyon Rim Road to Olson Fire Tower. Climb the tower, then descend the Canyon Rim Trail back to forest road and the cars. Bonus option on the Thomas Trails. Overlooks and waterfalls included! Some Climbing fitness will be helpful, as well as snacks! Estimated time 3-four hours.
WHEELS & WAFFLES @ 9:30 A.M. 📌 Canaan Valley State Park Pool Parking Lot
TEAM LEADERS: Jason Cyr & Sarah Deacon
Ages 12 and under, no training wheels. This is a kid’s social ride. We will have a balance bikes/small wheels group as well as a beginner and an intermediate/advanced riding group. The ride includes stops to explore the forest, play and have a good time. We will be on the trails for around an hour. After the ride, the kids enjoy waffles and breakfast snacks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Contact: sdeacon12@gmail.com if you have any questions.
KIDS RIDE AGE 9-12 @ 10:00 A.M. 📌 Blackwater Bikes
TEAM LEADER: Dave Dixon
On this ride, we will carpool out to the National Youth Science Academy and ride the Lollipop Loop at the end of camp 70. Pizza Party afterwards at the boat launch. Some mountain bike experience preferred. About a 5-6 mile ride.
ROBBIE HULL MEMORIAL RIDE @ 10:00 A.M. 📌 Blackwater Bikes
TEAM LEADERS: Keith Strausbaugh & Tim Glassmeyer
This ride will honor our friend who passed this year. “Mooch Kawasaki” was the nicest guy and knew all the trails and more. This ride will explore the close to town trails with some hidden gems. E-bike friendly. Intermediate tech about 2.5 hours.
PROMISED LAND BEGINNER WOMEN’S RIDE @ 10:00 A.M. 📌 Canaan Valley State Park Pool Parking Lot
TEAM LEADERS: Sarah Myers & Deep Creek Adventure Bureau (DCAB)
This is a machine built beginner flowy loop on the NICA course. We will have a lot of fun riding and socializing, learning and laughing. The main loop is 6 miles and we’ll decide if we want to add anymore based on the group. 2 hour ride.
TREE HUGGERS NATURE RIDE (1 of 2) @ 10:00 A.M. 📌 Blackwater Bikes
TEAM LEADERS: Jess Tucker & Chris Clarke
Join local naturalist and legends of our community on a rolling singletrack adventure. Medium level of technical terrain pausing to enjoy the surroundings highlighting interesting forest facts and reasons why the area is so unique. Expect 1.5-2 hour trip.
DOBBIN HOUSE @ 10:00 A.M. 📌 Pendleton Lake in Blackwater Falls State Park
TEAM LEADERS: Ed Rader & Kev Mo
This ride will go to the confusing Dobbin House trail system, but don’t worry these old locals will give you the best tour. This ride is under 3 hours and a casual pace. There are lots of roots, but considered milder terrain for the area. E-Bike friendly.
TRIP TO THE MOON @ 10:00 A.M. 📌 Blackwater Bikes
TEAM LEADERS: Peter Kotses & Joey Boyle
Don’t tell NASA but the people of the valley go to the moon on a regular basis. Take a run at the classic Moon and Hoodoo Rocks loop and see some of the places that make this area so special. Pack for a 3-4 hour trip and bring a love for rocks, technical riding and people and snacks.
WOMEN’S INTERMEDIATE TECH RIDE @ 10:30 A.M. 📌 622 Canaan Heights Road
TEAM LEADERS: Vicky Weeks & Michelle Scarfe
This plus/advanced ride will meander over the rocky, technical terrain of Canaan Mountain before plunging down toward Davis on a gnarly descent beloved by locals. After some time in the lowlands, the ride will steadily climb back up the mountain toward Loop Road and return to starting point. Bring plenty of food, water, and your sense of adventure!
PROMISED LAND TRAIL INTERMEDIATE @ 11:00 A.M. 📌 Balsam Swamp Overlook in Canaan Valley State Park
TEAM LEADERS: Chrissy & Stro
This ride will be taking you on the best flowy loops at Canaan State Park at a blue pace.
CANAAN MOUNTAIN BACKCOUNTRY @ 11:00 A.M. 📌 Blackwater Bikes
TEAM LEADERS: Dylan Jones, Nikki Forrester, & Taira Sarfino
This advanced/plus ride will climb from town to access the technical and muddy backcountry trails of Canaan Mountain. Expect a 4ish+ hour tour with lots of laughs.
SUPER FUN & CHILL PACE @ 11:00 A.M. 📌 Camp 70 Trails Gateway
TEAM LEADER: Pat O’Hammy
Join Pat on an easy going technical ride around the Camp 70 trails. About 2 hours.
TREE HUGGERS NATURE RIDE (2 of 2) @ 2:00 P.M. 📌 Blackwater Bikes
TEAM LEADERS: Jess Tucker & Chris Clarke
Join local naturalist and legends of our community on a rolling singletrack adventure. Medium level of technical terrain pausing to enjoy the surroundings highlighting interesting forest facts and reasons why the area is so unique. Expect 1.5-2 hour trip.
SUNDAY GROUP RIDES | June 16th
BLACKWATER CANYON RIDE @ 11:00 A.M. 📌 Front Street in Thomas on the grade
TEAM LEADER: Pat O’Hammy
Meet at Front Street in Thomas on the grade. This is an easy, 12 to 14 miles spectacular ride for all ages. A shuttle will be organized before the ride.