Dolly Sods Wilderness · WV
Blackbird Knob Trail
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Marginal conditions for trail running.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Marginal conditions for hiking.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Score breakdown
- · 68°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 51 min of daylight — You need at least 108 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 5.43 mi
- Elevation gain
- 787 ft
- Surface
- dirt
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.0324, -79.3432 — WV.
Park
Part of Dolly Sods Wilderness.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Blackbird Knob Trail?
Blackbird Knob Trail is a 5.43-mile route with 787 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 Blackbird Knob Trail?
Blackbird Knob 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 Blackbird Knob Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Blackbird Knob Trail is in Dolly Sods Wilderness, 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.