[BlueRidgeRider]

Hey, how is Elizabeth's Furnace on a big hit bike and can you shuttle it somehow???
Is it steep enough for a big bike? I don't mind pedaling; pushing or hiking up, don't wanna pedal down.
Thanks

 

[skatetokil]

Unless you want to cut the locks off the gate I don't think it can be shuttled. In my opinion it's not worth taking a big bike. There are some very rocky sections and general nastiness where it would be nice, but frankly it's a tough climb on a hardtail. It's not very steep but it just keeps going.

 

[whale]

it's best on an all mountain bike... something you can comfortably climb and descend with for the most fun. i've ridden many of trails up there on everything from a light XC hardtail to pushing up a DH bike. no shuttling, but there are several trails that will give you a good 1 hour climb with a 10-15 minute descent to follow.

 

[seespotendo]

yea definitely leave the DH bike at home. bring out the all mountain!! i just rode there last weekend i think.
i gotta recommend one trail....
if you park at mud hole gap and ride on the fire road for about 2 miles then you pass the reservoir keep on the fire road for like another mile and the trail is one the right. It takes u to the top of the mountain. its pretty much impossible to ride up it, its rock gardens galore. it should be a fun ride down!!

 

[skatetokil]

There are some epic rides to be had out there without a doubt.

 

[drumbum540]

I really want to try that place!

 

[BlueRidgeRider]

Thanks for the info, I don't usually don't go up that way to explore.
I will spend a weekend up that way with my 5 inch travel bike...I was just jonesing to ride my downhill bike.

 

[skatetokil]

Thanks for the info, I don't usually don't go up that way to explore.
I will spend a weekend up that way with my 5 inch travel bike...I was just jonesing to ride my downhill bike.

Where are you located? Planning a little dig n ride up at my place in bluemont this weekend.

 

[whale]

i'll be hitting up the furnace tomorrow...