spruce-knob · WV
FS 1580
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Today
Workable day for hiking.
Today's best: hiking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Marginal conditions for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 73°F air — Right in hiking's ideal range
- ✓ 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 125 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.74 mi
- Elevation gain
- 414 ft
- Surface
- mixed
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.8377, -79.4960 — WV.
Park
Part of spruce-knob.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is FS 1580?
FS 1580 is a 2.74-mile route with 414 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 FS 1580?
FS 1580 is mixed surface — sections of dirt, rock, and root that vary along the route. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages FS 1580, and where do closure alerts come from?
FS 1580 is in spruce-knob, 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.