Roadside Trail
Cooper Rock Overlook is at the end of this trail with amazing views of the Cheat River and the surrounding mountains of West Virginia.
This is one of the best hiking trails at Coopers Rock State Park, WV.
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- Distance
- 6.6 mi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Type
- Out-and-Back
- Est. Time
- 3.3 hrs
- Elev. Gain
- 782'
- Rating
- 0.0
- Added
- January 12, 2016
- Updated
- June 10, 2018
Weather Forecast
Overnight
Low
31°F
Cloudy
Saturday
High
40°F
Chance Light Snow
Saturday Night
Low
34°F
Chance Light Snow
Sunday
High
41°F
Chance Rain And Snow
Sunday Night
Low
34°F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday
High
44°F
Mostly Cloudy
Monday Night
Low
30°F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High
49°F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low
30°F
Clear
Wednesday
High
55°F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low
34°F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High
58°F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low
38°F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High
59°F
Partly Sunny
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Total Change
198 ft.
60 m
60 m
Ascent
782 ft.
238 m
238 m
Descent
782 ft.
238 m
238 m
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Features
- Vista / Lookout Point
- Dogs
- Biking
Points of interest
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Parking
39.656139, -79.786041 -
Main Trailhead
39.65572, -79.78677
Safety information
For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.
Availability
All seasons
Surface type
Dirt
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