Coopers Rock State Forest Trails

This trail starts to the right of the gift shop, leading you to Shelter #3 and the trailhead of Rock City Trail.

This road/trail begins at the Quarry Run Road and leads to Chestnut Ridge Camp.

This trail begins at the McCollum Campground, crosses Ravens Rock Trail and connects with the main forest road. It is a distinguished connector trail from the campground to Ravens Rock Trail or Coopers Rock overlook via Roadside Trail.

The Reservoir Loop Trail is an easy hike starting from the Clay Run Trail near the reservoir and looping back to Clay Run Trail.

This easy-to-moderate trail runs from Picnic Shelter #3 through the Rock City area.  

This trail leads from the parking lot near the forest entrance to the overlook. It’s a great trail to hike while staying off the road.

Visit a large hemlock grove over 300 years old at the end of this trail, starting at W.Va.73.

This trail is mostly level grade with a few steep sections. It runs from the furnace parking area to the Henry Clay Iron Furnace.

The trail begins across the road from the McCollum camping area entrance. At the end of this moderate hiking trail, take a moment to observe the historic Henry Clay Iron Furnace.

This moderate to steep road/trail begins near the Calvary Church on Fairchance Road and ends at Chestnut Ridge Campground.

This hiking trail runs from the aged Sand Springs homestead to the archery range parking lot.

The Rattlesnake Trail winds along the rocky cliffs that parallel the rim of the Cheat River canyon, connecting to the concession stand and Rock City.

This dual-duty access road/trail begins at the gated road on the left, approximately 0.7 miles past the campground entrance. It leads to Ravens Rock overlook, offering a spectacular view of the Cheat River Canyon.

This trail starts at the lower picnic area near Shelter #3 and ends at the Henry Clay Iron Furnace. It is the perfect place to spot our state flower, the rhododendron. Hence the trail name.

The Ridge Trail starts at the Rock City Shelter, follows a moderate grade, and connects with the Mont Chateau Trail.

This trail gives a unique view from the underside of the geological formation that Coopers Rock overlooks.

This trail begins on the left of Sand Springs Road and ends at Messinger Lake.  

This middling to steep hiking trail connects to the Goodspeed Highway Trail with Quarry Run Road.

This moderately abrupt trail begins at Sand Springs Road and ends at W.V.a. 73.

The Mont Chateau Trail begins at the Henry Clay Iron Furnace and ends at Cheat Lake near the classic Mont Chateau Lodge.

The trail begins near the forest entrance parking area and ends at the McCollum camping area.