Cranberry Wilderness · WV
Middle Fork Trail
Follows the Middle Fork of the Williams River through the northern Cranberry Wilderness, with cascading streams, small waterfalls and moss-covered spruce woods. A central leg of the classic backpacking loop.
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Conditions
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Hiking
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Trail running
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Score breakdown
- − 81°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.
- − 91 min of daylight — You need at least 134 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 6.16 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1412 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- hard
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.2981, -80.2803 — WV.
Park
Part of Cranberry Wilderness.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
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Frequently Asked
How long is Middle Fork Trail?
Middle Fork Trail is a 6.16-mile route with 1412 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.
What's the trail surface like at Middle Fork Trail?
Middle Fork 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 Middle Fork Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Middle Fork Trail is in Cranberry Wilderness, 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.