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Charles Creek Trail

This short section of the Charles Creek Trail lead from the intersection of the Cow Pasture Trail toward route 150 and the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center.

We followed this trail looking for a detour to the Cow Pasture Trail before heading back.

Trail Map: For further details, check out this Cranberry Wilderness trail map PDF.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Charles Creek Trail is a short 0.8-mile trail in the Cranberry Wilderness of West Virginia.
  • It connects the Cow Pasture Trail to Route 150 and the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center.
  • A trail map is available for more detailed information about the area.
Interactive topographic map for Charles Creek Trail located in Cranberry Wilderness, WV. Click the "View Map" button to load GPS coordinates and trail markers.
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Distance
0.8 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
24 min
Elev. Gain
92'
Rating
0.0
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Added
June 11, 2017
Updated
October 25, 2018

Weather Forecast

Today
High 24°F
Sleet
Tonight
Low 11°F
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Monday
High 15°F
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Light Snow
Monday Night
Low -4°F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
High 21°F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
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Wednesday
High 17°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Light Snow
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Chance Light Snow
Thursday
High 12°F
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Friday
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High 18°F
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Total Change
108'
Ascent
92'
Descent
92'

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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs
Camping
Water Source
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Points of interest

  1. Parking

    38.183951, -80.253651
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  2. Main Trailhead

    38.189573, -80.262213
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Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

Spring

Surface type

Dirt

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June 10, 2017
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