Trail System Hours:

The trail system is open 7 days a week unless posted otherwise (Nov & Dec. will see some hunting closures). Our convenient on-site self-check in process means you can come out anytime during daylight hours.

Trail Use:

As part of our commitment to increasing access and inclusion across our programs and facilities, we have removed trail use fees.

Now all of our friends, regardless of means, can enjoy our expertly designed and intentionally built trails.

If you are able to, we encourage you to make a donation. Your contribution goes directly towards the maintenance, accessibility, and expansion of this incredible new recreational asset in Pendleton County. Your generosity can literally help move mountains!

Self-Check In & Liability Release

Fill Out Waiver

Please let us know you are here and complete the release in order to use the trail system. Release only needs to be completed one time.

Bike Rentals:

We have a limited amount of hardtail adult mountain bikes available for rent in our on-site shop (sizes XS, S, M, L). If you are interested in a rental, please give us a call at 304-606-3233, or email MBrooks@experience-learning.org to check on availability. Single-day bike rentals are $50/day, 20% discount on multi-day rentals.

Group & Team Rentals

Want to bring a group or team out for a weekend retreat, camp, or intensive day of training and don’t know where to start?

Group meal options and on-site group campsites are available!

Contact Melinda, MBrooks@experience-learning.org, for more information.

On-site Camping

Camp in our large field with your van, car, or tent, which is just a short walk from bathrooms, showers, and potable water. Our field camping is available on a donation basis (suggested donation of $5/person/night, based on use). Your donation helps to cover the cost of operating, from disposables like toilet paper, to utilities, and facility upkeep.

Hike-In or Bike-In Campsites are available upon request, we have several primitive camping sites on the property accessible only via the trail system.

We are thrilled to announce the upper grove camping area is currently under construction and is set to open Spring 2025! This area has 8 shaded tent pads, a communal fire pit, charcoal grills and is proximate to the community center, bathrooms, and potable water access. A great option for groups, families, or individuals looking for shaded tent camping.

The lower forested camping area is currently being developed and will open in May 2025. This area will have a handful of drive-in camping sites with direct headwater stream and forest access. Bathrooms, showers and potable water are a short distance away at the community center. More information coming soon.

Glamping Cabins

Don’t want to haul a tent and all that extra baggage along with you? We have two small glamping cabins available for rent.

Cabin 1 sleeps two people and is furnished simply with a double bed (linens provided) and sofa.

Cabin 2 is furnished with two sets of bunk beds (linens provided) sleeping up to 4 people.

Both cabins have an outdoor picnic table, fire pit, and charcoal grill. Cabins are powered by an off-grid solar array and will have a limited amount of electric amperage. You will be able to charge your phone and run the cabin lights and fan, but you will not have access to appliances like a refrigerator or television. A gas heater will be provided as needed for chilly nights. Please plan accordingly.

Cabins are a short walk away from the community center where there are guest bathrooms, showers and potable water.

While the cabins are individually contained and each come with private outdoor space, please note their close proximity to one another. If you prefer solitude and do not want to risk a close neighbor, we encourage you to rent them both!

Pricing: $70/night per cabin or $120/night to rent both.

For more information contact Bike@experience-learning.org, or call 304-606-3233

Retail Area & Cafe:

Grab and go food items, value-added concessions, and a limited amount of take-away meal options will be available in this space. It is a new undertaking for us, and we are thrilled to have more specifics to share with you soon.

How to get here

Sweetwater Farm Trail Center
990 Lightstone Lane
Sugar Grove, WV 26815

Driving Directions

2.5 hours to Cumberland, MD | 3.25 hours to Frederick, MD | 4.25 hours to Baltimore, MD |

**If approaching from Route 250: Highland Turnpike from Staunton, DO NOT take VA Route 614: Cowpasture River Road. Stay on 250 until Doe Hill Road in McDowell. Our location is directly off Doe Hill Road.