Pipestem Resort State Park · WV
Canyon Rim Trail
Steep 0.7-mile descent from the Canyon Rim Center to Heritage Point, a massive sandstone outcrop overlooking the Bluestone River Gorge some 500 feet below.
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Today
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- − 79°F air — Above trail running's comfort zone (28–78°F)
- − Thunderstorms — Get off exposed ridges before they arrive
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.7 mi
- Elevation gain
- 500 ft
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.5381, -81.0033 — WV.
Park
Part of Pipestem Resort State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Canyon Rim Trail?
Canyon Rim Trail is a 0.7-mile route with 500 feet of elevation gain — moderate — some sustained climbing or technical sections; expect to work for it but no specialized skills required. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages Canyon Rim Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Canyon Rim Trail is in Pipestem Resort 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.