monongahela-nf-bartow · WV
High Falls Trail
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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.
- − 52 min of daylight — You need at least 159 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3.71 mi
- Elevation gain
- 603 ft
- Surface
- dirt
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.7553, -79.7681 — 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 High Falls Trail?
High Falls Trail is a 3.71-mile route with 603 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 High Falls Trail?
High Falls Trail is natural dirt singletrack — soft underfoot, holds water, slow to dry after rain. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages High Falls Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
High Falls 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.