monongahela-nf-bartow · WV
Roaring Plains Southwest Entry Trail
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Today
Workable day for hiking.
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
Workable day for hiking.
Trail running
Workable day for trail running.
Score breakdown
- ✓ 73°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.
- − 51 min of daylight — You need at least 108 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 2.15 mi
- Elevation gain
- 457 ft
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.9223, -79.4463 — WV.
Park
Part of monongahela-nf-bartow.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Roaring Plains Southwest Entry Trail?
Roaring Plains Southwest Entry Trail is a 2.15-mile route with 457 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 Roaring Plains Southwest Entry Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Roaring Plains Southwest Entry Trail is in monongahela-nf-bartow, 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.