Coopers Rock State Forest · WV
Virgin Hemlock Trail
Easy interpretive trail through a grove of old-growth eastern hemlocks over 300 years old, following a stream off WV 73.
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Today
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Conditions
Score by activity
Hiking
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Trail running
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Mountain biking
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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
- 1.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 241 ft
- Surface
- dirt
- Difficulty
- easy
Trailhead
Coordinates
39.6645, -79.7382 — WV.
Park
Part of Coopers Rock State Forest.
Peak nymphal tick activity — check yourself within 2 hours of leaving the trail.
Nearby Trails
Frequently Asked
How long is Virgin Hemlock Trail?
Virgin Hemlock Trail is a 1.2-mile route with 241 feet of elevation gain — easy — gentle grades, generally suitable for families and beginners with normal fitness. 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 Virgin Hemlock Trail?
Virgin Hemlock 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 Virgin Hemlock Trail, and where do closure alerts come from?
Virgin Hemlock Trail is in Coopers Rock State Forest, 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.