Kanawha State Forest Trails

This interpretive trail starts at the group camp area behind the pool and ends at Shrewsbury Hollow Road and Mossy Rock Trail.

Spotted Salamander is a wheelchair-accessible interpretive trail across the road from the old barn.

This trail starts behind Shelter #7 and ends at Middle Ridge Road. It is the perfect exploration whether you want to hike, run or walk. Pets are welcome but must be on a leash.

This trail begins behind Shelter #3 and ends on Middle Ridge Road.

This short trail starts near the first bathhouse on the campground and ends on Pine Ridge Trail. Visitors not camping can park at the campground entrance and hike to this trail.

This trail starts in Polly Hollow and ascends to the Wildcat Ridge Trail.

Hemlocks Falls Trail follows a remote gas well road out of Polly Hollow and turns west to the Boundary Ridge Road.

This trail starts on the southern end of Davis Creek Trail and ends across from Dunlop Hollow. A portion of this trail follows an access road, so follow blazes carefully.

This steep trail begins on Shrewsbury Hollow Road above the pool and ends on Middle Ridge Road.  

A rather steep trail, the Lindy ascends from the shooting range road and up to Middle Ridge Road near the top of Alligator Rock Trail.

Overlook is a steep trail starting just south of the pool and ends in #2 Store Hollow. The trail follows an access road and then turns south. Watch for that turn, or you will end up on the Old Boundary Road.

This trail starts in Dunlop Hollow Picnic Area and is accessible at the mouth of Polly Hollow. It runs up Polly Hollow and ends on Wildcat Ridge Trail.

This trail begins near the main road at the mouth of Rattlesnake Hollow and ends approximately halfway up an access road.

This trail starts across from the Shelter #5 parking lot and ends into Pigeon Roost Trail. A portion of the trail follows a ridge-top gas well road. Follow trail blazes and watch for the turn-off the road.  

This trail is passably level and begins at the footbridge below the lake, following Davis Creek to Copperhead Rock below the stables. The trail is also accessible from the forest office and the pool area.  

This trail starts on Middle Ridge Road and ends near the shooting range. A rocky overhang makes this trail a technical challenge for bicyclists.

The Mossy Rock Trail is a moderate challenge and goes from the head of Shrewsbury Hollow to Middle Ridge Road.  

This trail ascends Pigeon Roost Hollow up to the West Boundary Road. 

This downhill trail splits off to Ballard Trail very close to Middle Ridge Road and ends at the road to the shooting range. 

This trail begins on the C-26 Gas Well Road and ends in Dunlop Hollow. Bikers watch for signs: #1 Store Trail and the northern portion of Pine Ridge Trail are for hikers only.  

The trail begins at Middle Ridge Road near gas well C-25 and ends at Davis Creek Trail. The access point splits off to Shrewsbury Hollow Road above the pool area. 

The trail begins on the west of Boundary Ridge Road and runs between Polly and Dunlop Hollows descending into Dunlop Hollow Picnic Area.

Black Bear Mountain Bike is a steep and challenging downhill trail from Middle Ridge Road to Pigeon Roost Trail. Look for the right-hand alternative route around the gaping section, “Spectator Falls.”