Coopers Rock State Forest · WV
Nature Loop Trail
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Today
Great day for hiking.
Today's best: hiking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Great day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Workable day for dog walking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 75°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.
- − 55 min of daylight — You need at least 56 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.78 mi
- Elevation gain
- 102 ft
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.6359, -79.7952 — 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 Nature Loop Trail?
Nature Loop Trail is a 0.78-mile route with 102 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 Nature Loop Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Nature Loop 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.