Babcock State Park · WV
Natural Arch
Short walk to a small natural arch weathered from Nuttall sandstone, a rarity in the region. The moss-covered span is easy to pass through and can be combined with the Mountain Heath Trail.
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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
- 0.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 5 ft
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.9835, -80.9408 — 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 Natural Arch?
Natural Arch is a 0.1-mile route with 5 feet of elevation gain — easy — gentle grades, generally suitable for families and beginners with normal fitness. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages Natural Arch, and where do closure alerts come from?
Natural Arch 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.