Coopers Rock State Forest · WV
Clay Furnace Trail
Mostly level trail with a few steep pitches leading to the Henry Clay Iron Furnace, a large stone stack used for iron-making in the 1830s.
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Conditions
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Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Dog walking
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Score breakdown
- · 81°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − 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
- 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 214 ft
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.6493, -79.8217 — WV.
Park
Part of Coopers Rock State Forest.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is Clay Furnace Trail?
Clay Furnace Trail is a 0.8-mile route with 214 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 Clay Furnace Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Clay Furnace Trail is in Coopers Rock State Forest, 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.