Chief Logan State Park Trails

The Cliffside Trail starts near the park office. This easy trail begins with a short climb and levels off.

The easy Shawnee Trail starts at the amphitheater. It is a great location for viewing spring wildflowers and beginner hikers to get a feel for hiking.

The Woodpecker Trail starts at the first parking area on the right, past the park office. Enjoy more than two miles of beautiful scenery and wilderness.

For a medium difficulty trail, strap on your hiking boots for the 2.2-mile-long Buffalo Trail. The starting point is across from shelter 1. The trail has a short but very steep climb.

The Coal Mine Trail starts in the campground behind campsite 2. This trail follows a mine tram road, passing old mine openings and a tipple site. Because of steep drops, children should not take this trail unsupervised.

The Fitness Trail starts across from the multipurpose building and has a series of exercise stations along it.

The moderate Waterfall Trail starts at the amphitheater. Enjoy three-fourths of a mile of beautiful wilderness and natural beauty.

The Wild Turkey Trail begins between campsites 16 and 17. It follows an old timber road and intersects with the Wilderness Trail, ending at the water tank near the conference center.

For a challenging hike, consider the mighty Backbone Trail. The starting point is near the park office and measures at about three miles long.

The Guyandotte Trail starts at the head of Mud Lick Hollow. Sights along the trail include abandoned coal mines and the endangered wildflower species the Guyandotte beauty, which blooms in May.

The challenging Lake Shore Trail starts at the lower end of the lake. Many spring wildflowers may be seen along the trail.

The long and challenging Wilderness Trail begins at the campground. It is mostly easy walking, but is considered difficult due to the trail length and terrain changes – making this the perfect hike for avid hikers.