Pipestem Resort State Park · WV
River Trail
Follows the Bluestone River along the floor of the gorge past small waterfalls and wildlife; reaching it involves wading and the park's aerial tramway down into the canyon.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Dog walking
Thunderstorms in today's forecast — dogs panic and trails become dangerous.
Score breakdown
- − 79°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.
- − 92 min of daylight — You need at least 97 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3.22 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1150 ft
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
37.5359, -80.9917 — WV.
Park
Part of Pipestem Resort State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is River Trail?
River Trail is a 3.22-mile route with 1150 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 River Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
River Trail is in Pipestem Resort 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.