Dolly Sods Wilderness · WV
Rohrbaugh Trail
Runs from the Dolly Sods picnic area along the plateau edge to the Rohrbaugh Cliffs, sandstone overlooks with sweeping views into the Red Creek canyon; passes meadows, spruce, and beaver dams.
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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
- ✓ 73°F air — Right in hiking's ideal range
- − 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 142 min with margin. Bring a headlamp or start tomorrow.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 3.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 137 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
38.9776, -79.3511 — WV.
Park
Part of Dolly Sods Wilderness.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is Rohrbaugh Trail?
Rohrbaugh Trail is a 3.6-mile route with 137 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.
What's the trail surface like at Rohrbaugh Trail?
Rohrbaugh 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 Rohrbaugh Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Rohrbaugh 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.