Holly River State Park · WV
Potato Knob Trail
Steep climb to the 2,480-foot Potato Knob summit in Holly River State Park through rhododendron and mountain laurel, rewarding hikers with a commanding view over the park; the route also passes a Tenskwatawa Falls viewpoint.
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Today
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Today's best: trail running
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
Skip the trail running plan today.
Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- − 80°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
- 2.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 726 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.6369, -80.3310 — WV.
Park
Part of Holly River State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Potato Knob Trail?
Potato Knob Trail is a 2.4-mile route with 726 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 Potato Knob Trail?
Potato Knob 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 Potato Knob Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Potato Knob Trail is in Holly River 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.