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Photo by Tracy A . Toler Photography . multi-purpose , human-powered trail system . Three miles of trails were built in phase one using a combination of volunteers and professional trail builders and include the area ’ s first gravity flow trail , allowing riders of all ability levels to learn and experience mountain biking in a new way .
The trail system is built on postagriculture , undevelopable , residual property that is in town and close to commercial and residential development . The system helps the city reach its goal of a trail within a mile of every house in the city limits of Morgantown .
The recent rapid growth in mountain biking in West Virginia represents the beginning of a larger initiative to capitalize on the state ’ s outdoor recreation . Leaders of the renewed mountain biking movement hope to spread the positive benefits of the sport like improved well-being , mental and physical health and community across the state .
• Historic 1898 property
• Variety of accommodations from historic to modern glamping domes
• Climate controlled glamping domes on property with private bathrooms
• Main estate house and original carriage house rooms
• Cottage suites plus a large family style suite
• On-site café
• Event / dining dome available for special events
• 300 feet of riverfront property on the Elk River , featuring fishing , kayaking and nearby hiking trails
• Located close to Sutton Lake and Sutton Lake Marina
• Local attractions : Flatwood Monster Museum , Big Foot Museum and Main Street Coffee Shop
• Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast
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