Cacapon Resort State Park Trails

This short trail leads through pine and mixed oak forest. Elevations range from 950 to 1,100 feet.

The starting and ending point of this trail is between Cabins 21 and 22. It follows the base of Piney Ridge and passes through oaks, maples, pines, mountain laurel, blueberry and flowering dogwood.

Start from Batt Picnic Area, near Cabin 1, Cabin 10 or from either log cabin area road. The elevation at the Batt Picnic area is 1,200 feet. Points of interest are Bear Den Rocks and a nearby crag that overlooks the broad valley between Cacapon and Sleepy Creek mountains. The trail crosses the east side of Cacapon Mountain, the north and middle forks of Indian Run and passes through mixed hardwoods, pines, blueberry bushes and various flowering plants.

This loop trail starts at the main park road near the boat dock entrance, and also near cabins 21 and 25. The main point of interest is a crag overlooking the Sleepy Creek Valley. Elevations range from 900 to 1,240 feet. The trail winds through mixed forest trees, Keefer Sandstone outcroppings and boulders from which wildlife and birds may be observed. Look for flowering shrubs and wildflowers in season.

Start from the bathhouse or the bridge near the beach. Elevations range from 900 to 1,080 feet. The trail leads past Oriskany Sandstone outcroppings on Warm Springs Ridge and Indian Run. Along the way, you may see pine and mixed hardwood trees, laurel, flowering shrubs and wildflowers in season.

Starting points and views are the same as the Central Trail, but move to a higher elevation of about 2,200 feet. The trail winds upward to the top of Cacapon Mountain, the highest mountain in the eastern panhandle. Birds and deer may be seen along this trail, especially in the morning hours.