I this weekend I rode a loop inspired by the route proposed by jhl99 here:
http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/routes/usa-wv-a-mountain-loop/Photo dump from trip posted here:
https://flic.kr/s/aHskfYRSpdI scaled to route down to 250 miles.
Day 1 started at Bickler Knob parking area near Elkins WV
Went south via West Fork Trail from Glady to Durbin
Left Durbin on Backmountain Road taking forest roads to Snowshoe Resort
Descended to town of Cass stopping overnight at Camping area on Greenbrier Trail
Day 2, rode north up through Green Bank but could not connect to Route 250
After the failed connection, I proceeded north over Spruce Knob descending Huckleberry Trail
Overnighted at Allegheny Mountain trailhead
Day 3 Rode through Seneca Rocks and through Dolly Sods, Cannan Valley and Davis
Took Blackriver Canyon Trail to complete route at Bickler Knob
Thanks to Jhl99 for providing excellent route beta.
Its an excellent route with plenty of services along the way and lots of secluded rail trail, forest road and dirt double track.
I can't wait to get back down and ride the southern part of the route and do further exploration of areas along the route.
I'm happy to provide additional beta and info to anyone interested in the route.
