Dolly Sods Wilderness · WV
Red Creek Trail
The main artery through the Dolly Sods backcountry, following Red Creek through its canyon past waterfalls, swimming holes, and multiple creek crossings; central to most loop backpacking routes here.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Score breakdown
- · 73°F air — Within comfort range, outside ideal
- − 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.
- − 89 min of daylight — You need at least 102 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 6.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 277 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- hard
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.0119, -79.3552 — WV.
Park
Part of Dolly Sods Wilderness.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Red Creek Trail?
Red Creek Trail is a 6.4-mile route with 277 feet of elevation gain — hard — significant elevation gain, technical terrain, or both; come prepared. 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 Red Creek Trail?
Red Creek 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 Red Creek Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Red Creek Trail is in Dolly Sods Wilderness, 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.