Located near Morgantown, WV Coopers Rock is the largest forest in the state providing over 12,700 acres for recreation. Scenic overlooks and unusual rock formations are special aspects of this forest which also features camping, fishing, hunting, hiking and picnicking.

Scott Run Trail - 2 1/2 miles
Yellow Blaze
A moderately steep hiking trail beginning near the forest entrance parking area and ending at the McCollum camping area. Approximate walking time: 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Raven Rock Trail - 2 miles
Red Blaze
This trail, which begins at the forest entrance road and ends at the spectacular Raven Rock overlook, is moderately steep and takes approximately one hour to hike.

Clay Run Trail - 2 1/2 miles
Blue Blaze
View the historic Henry Clay Iron Furnace at the end of this moderate hiking trail. The trail begins across the road from the McCollum camping area entrance. Plan on spending about 1 hour and 15 minutes hiking this trail.

Clay Furnace Trail - 1 mile
Red Blaze
This trail is a fairly level grade, however, it does have a few steep sections. Beginning at the furnace parking area, the trail ends at the Henry Clay Iron Furnace. Approximate walking time: 40 minutes.

Rock City Trail - 1 mile
Red Blaze
An easy to moderate trail that runs from picnic shelter #3 to Rock City. Approximate walking time: 40 minutes.

Ridge Trail - 2 1/2 miles
Yellow Blaze
The ridge trail starts at the Rock City shelter, follows a moderate grade for 2 1/2 miles and connects with the Mont Chateau Trail. Approximate walking time: 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Rhododendron Trail - 1 1/2 miles
Orange Blaze
This trail, which starts at the lower picnic area and ends at the Henry Clay Iron Furnace, is a perfect place to see the state flower, the rhododendron. The trail is moderately steep and requires about 45 minutes to hike.

Goodspeed Highway Trail - 2 1/2 miles
This trail begins at the Quarry Run Road and leads to Chestnut Ridge Camp. Approximate walking time: 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Johnson Hollow Trail - 5 miles
A moderate to steep hiking trail that connects the Goodspeed Highway Trail with Quarry Run Road. Approximate walking time: 2 1/2 hours.

Darnell Hollow Trail - 4 miles
This moderate to steep hiking trail begins near the Calvary Church on Fairchance Road and ends at Chestnut Ridge Camp. Approximate walking time: 2 hours.

Glade Run Trail - 1 1/2 miles
Beginning at the left of Sand Springs Road and ending at Messinger Lake, this trail is moderately steep and will take about 45 minutes to hike.

Ken’s Run Trail - 4 1/2 miles
A moderate hiking trail running from the old Sand Springs homestead and ending at the archery range parking lot. Approximate walking time: 2 hours and 15 minutes.

For More Information:
Coopers Rock State Forest
Rt. 1, Box 270
Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
(304) 594-1561