COOPER'S ROCK ACTIVITIES

COOPERS ROCK HIKING TRAILS

Located near the bustling commercial and scholastic center of Morgantown, Coopers Rock is the largest state forest providing over 12,700 acres for recreation. Hence, it is well-developed and heavily utilized, even in winter when cross-country skiing is a popular activity. Scenic overlooks and unusual rock formations are special aspects of this forest which also features camping for only $16, fishing, hunting, hiking and picnicking. The historic Henry Clay Iron Furnace, used for the making of iron products in the early 1800s, is located within the forest boundaries.

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HIKER INFORMATION
All hiking trails and roads may be used for cross-country skiing.

Blaze orange clothing is strongly recommended for hiking during hunting season (October-February).

Select the proper clothing and footwear according to weather conditions. Hiking boots and rain gear are strongly recommended for all seasons of the year.

For additional information contact Cooper's Rock at 304-594-1561, Rt1 Box 270, Bruceton Mills, WV  26525.

Trail Map
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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 our 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.