Monongahela National Forest · WV
Flatrock Run Trail
The main access route into Roaring Plains West Wilderness, following Flat Rock Run past small waterfalls on an old railroad grade before climbing steeply into red spruce and hemlock highlands near Dolly Sods.
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Conditions
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Hiking
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Trail running
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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.
- − 89 min of daylight — You need at least 223 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 12.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2280 ft
- Difficulty
- hard
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.9428, -79.4345 — WV.
Park
Part of Monongahela National Forest.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is Flatrock Run Trail?
Flatrock Run Trail is a 12.5-mile route with 2280 feet of elevation gain — hard — significant elevation gain, technical terrain, or both; come prepared. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages Flatrock Run Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Flatrock Run Trail is in Monongahela National 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.