NEW RIVER GORGE
Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Babcock Gristmill Grinder is a truly spectacular trail course through the rugged terrain of Babcock State Park. This event will challenge you with single track trails, roots, rocks, mud, and occasional short road sections. Then it will reward you with spectacular overlooks, lush green moss and ferns, rhododendron tunnels, waterfalls and more. Most of the climbs are short and steep, followed by long and gradual downhill sections. The last few miles will take you along the old Sewell road beside beautiful Glade Creek, and up to and past the famous Gristmill and then around Boley Lake.

Babcock State Park is located on Route 41, 15 minutes east of the U.S. 19 and Route 60 intersection. This year the Park is OPEN on race day! That means that camping and cabins are available at the Park. Accommodations in the area are plentiful! There are many cabins and campgrounds around the area, just 15-20 minutes away. Some special deals and discounts for participants are available, email us for more info: info@gauleyrace.com.