Blackwater Falls State Park · WV
Balsam Fir 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
Great 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
- 0.66 mi
- Elevation gain
- 106 ft
- Surface
- dirt
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.1186, -79.4929 — 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 Balsam Fir Trail?
Balsam Fir Trail is a 0.66-mile route with 106 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 Balsam Fir Trail?
Balsam Fir 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 Balsam Fir Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Balsam Fir 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.