Coopers Rock State Forest · WV
Powerline Trail
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Today
Workable day for hiking.
Today's best: hiking
Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Dog walking
Marginal conditions 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 102 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 1.94 mi
- Elevation gain
- 471 ft
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.6491, -79.8102 — 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 Powerline Trail?
Powerline Trail is a 1.94-mile route with 471 feet of elevation gain. The trail facts panel on this page lists distance, surface, and access tags as they appear in OpenStreetMap.
Who manages Powerline Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Powerline 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.