monongahela-nf-bartow · WV
Blackwater Canyon Trail
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Today
Workable day for mountain biking.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Mountain biking
Workable day for mountain biking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 75°F air — Right in mountain biking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — Paved/boardwalk surface — rainfall does not affect traction.
- − 52 min of daylight — You need at least 140 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 7.75 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1714 ft
- Surface
- paved
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.0879, -79.5935 — WV.
Park
Part of monongahela-nf-bartow.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Blackwater Canyon Trail?
Blackwater Canyon Trail is a 7.75-mile route with 1714 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 Blackwater Canyon Trail?
Blackwater Canyon Trail is paved (asphalt or concrete) — all-weather surface, accessible to wheelchairs and strollers in most places. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Blackwater Canyon Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Blackwater Canyon Trail is in monongahela-nf-bartow, 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.