Canaan Valley Resort State Park Trails

An easy route to navigate, this trail connects Club Run and Middle Ridge trails.

This trail can be accessed via Back Hollow Trail. Monarch butterflies are drawn to the patches of milkweed in the open fields.

Many “nursery trees” can be seen along this trail that forms a loop off the Deer Run Trail. This 0.75-mile segment is perfectly suited for beginner hikers and boasts scenic views.

This loop is an offshoot of Deer Run Trail and includes benches overlooking the wet meadow. Enjoy hiking this easy, relaxing loop.

Access is at the top of the chair lift or ski area overflow parking lot. The trail ascends through meadows full of birds and butterflies to the top of Bald Knob (elevation 4,308 feet), offering a panoramic view of Canaan Valley.

Access points are the Cabin Area and Middle Ridge Trail. The trail follows the base of Canaan Mountain, passing through a hardwood forest and crossing several small streams.

The trail winds through open meadows and connects the Main Lodge and Cabin Area with the Nature Center.

The trail begins at the Cabin Area and follows a section of the Club Run tributary of the Blackwater River. The terrain of mixed forest shrub swamp wetland showcases a variety of wildflowers. This trail is rated to be more difficult.

This self-guided, somewhat difficult interpretive trail within the Wildlife Observation Area can be accessed at the Main Lodge or Campground. Enjoy 1.5 miles of beautiful scenery.

This trail begins at the golf course parking lot, following the Blackwater River and passing through mixed northern hardwood stands and some of the largest big-toothed aspen in the park.

This trail begins at Balsam Swamp Overlook. Its open meadows and forest edge provide a good location for birdwatching. Enjoy 2.5 miles of a challenging, yet rewarding loop.