Coopers Rock State Forest · WV

Ravens Rock Trail

Rocky trail descending then climbing to the Raven Rock outcrop, a dramatic overlook of the Cheat River Canyon. Sturdy footwear recommended for the rugged footing.

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Trail: prime
Air temp
81°F
Clear
Wind
9 mph
W
Rain
87%
Last 48h: 0.00″
Trail
prime
surface
Sunset
8:37 PM
92 min daylight left
Moon
Full Moon
97% illuminated

Hiking

Ideal 48–75°F

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Trail running

Ideal 42–65°F

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Mountain biking

Ideal 45–78°F

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Dog walking

Ideal 40–72°F

Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.

  • · 81°F airWithin comfort range, outside ideal
  • ThunderstormsGet off exposed ridges before they arrive
  • Trail: primeNo meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
Distance
2.5 mi
Elevation gain
433 ft
Difficulty
moderate

Coordinates

39.6261, -79.7982 — WV.

Tick awareness

Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.

How long is Ravens Rock Trail?

Ravens Rock Trail is a 2.5-mile route with 433 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.

Who manages Ravens Rock Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?

Ravens Rock 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.

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