Holly River State Park · WV
Ridge Road Trail
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Today
Workable day for mountain biking.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Skip the hiking plan today.
Trail running
Marginal conditions for trail running.
Mountain biking
Workable day for mountain biking.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 74°F air — Right in mountain biking's ideal range
- ✓ Trail: prime — No meaningful rain in the last 48 hours. Trail surface is dry and tacky — prime traction.
- − 54 min of daylight — You need at least 143 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 8.65 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1611 ft
- Surface
- mixed
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.6486, -80.3319 — 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 Ridge Road Trail?
Ridge Road Trail is a 8.65-mile route with 1611 feet of elevation gain. 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 Ridge Road Trail?
Ridge Road Trail is mixed surface — sections of dirt, rock, and root that vary along the route. Today's mud rating, derived from recent precipitation and the surface type, is shown in the conditions panel above.
Who manages Ridge Road Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Ridge Road 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.