Tygart Lake State Park · WV
Tygart Dam Trail
A short shoreline trail from the Tygart Lake Lodge area along the hilly lakeshore to the Tygart Dam, ending at an overlook of the dam and Tygart Lake.
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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
- · 81°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.
Trail facts
- Distance
- 0.75 mi
- Elevation gain
- 138 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- moderate
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.3065, -80.0262 — WV.
Park
Part of Tygart Lake State Park (official site →).
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Frequently Asked
How long is Tygart Dam Trail?
Tygart Dam Trail is a 0.75-mile route with 138 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 Tygart Dam Trail?
Tygart Dam 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 Tygart Dam Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Tygart Dam Trail is in Tygart Lake 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.