Coopers Rock State Forest · WV
Ken's Run Trail
Longer forest trail running from the old Sand Springs homestead down toward the archery range, popular with both hikers and mountain bikers.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
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
- 4.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 398 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.6795, -79.7378 — WV.
Park
Part of Coopers Rock State Forest.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Ken's Run Trail?
Ken's Run Trail is a 4.5-mile route with 398 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.
What's the trail surface like at Ken's Run Trail?
Ken's Run 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 Ken's Run Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Ken's Run 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.