Babcock State Park · WV
Manns Creek Gorge Trail
Follows the old Mann's Creek narrow-gauge railroad grade downhill through remote gorge wilderness toward the vanished town of Sewell, passing waterfalls. Rugged and remote; links Babcock's main area with Camp Washington-Carver.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
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.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.24 mi
- Elevation gain
- 270 ft
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.9975, -80.9685 — WV.
Park
Part of Babcock State Park.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Manns Creek Gorge Trail?
Manns Creek Gorge Trail is a 2.24-mile route with 270 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 Manns Creek Gorge Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Manns Creek Gorge Trail is in Babcock State Park, 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.