Blackwater Falls State Park · WV
Balanced Rock Trail
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Today
Great day for mountain biking.
Today's best: mountain biking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Great day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Mountain biking
Great day for mountain biking.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 68°F air — Right in mountain biking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.15 mi
- Elevation gain
- 122 ft
- Surface
- dirt
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.1045, -79.5021 — WV.
Park
Part of Blackwater Falls State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Balanced Rock Trail?
Balanced Rock Trail is a 1.15-mile route with 122 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
What's the trail surface like at Balanced Rock Trail?
Balanced Rock Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Balanced Rock Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Balanced Rock Trail is in Blackwater Falls State Park, which is managed by the managing agency. Closure and advisory data on this page comes from the agency. Always confirm against the park's own page before driving — emergency closures can post faster than scrapers refresh.