Near Raven Rock Trail
The view from the Raven Rock Overlook is just spectacular.
Near Raven Rock Trail
The rocks exhibit a wide, weathered crack at the Raven Rock Overlook.
Near Raven Rock Trail
The cliffs follow alongside the Raven Rock Trail near its end.
Near Raven Rock Trail
This is a view of the cliffs that run alongside the Raven Rock Trail.

Looking for more photos?

View All Photos
View in 3D Create Route Download & Navigate
Driving Directions
Hike Trail

Raven Rock Trail

4.4 (11 Ratings)
A fairly easy, but often rocky trail leading to a spectacular overlook of the Cheat River gorge.
1.2
mi
Distance
125
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsRiver/CreekViewsWildflowersWildlife

Route Map

View in 3D Create Route Download & Navigate
Share Route Driving Directions

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.2mi
Distance
125ft
Elevation Gain
312ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
2,175ft
High Point
1,871ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Beginning from a small turnout off of Coopers Rock Road, just past the McCollum campground, the trail proceeds gently downhill on a very rocky dirt road south, parallel to a powerline cut. Near the end, the trail briefly climbs somewhat steeply to the Raven Rock overlook of the Cheat River gorge.

Route Conditions

Report Conditions
No Condition Reports
Report Conditions

Nearby Hike Routes

Find more hikes near: Cheat Lake, West Virginia•Brookhaven, West Virginia•Masontown, West Virginia
Coopers Rock Grand Loop

Hike Route

Coopers Rock Grand Loop

Birding
moderate
9.81 mi
+1,530 ft
Cucumber Falls

Hike Route

Cucumber Falls

Views
easy
1.01 mi
+124 ft
Fork Run Loop

Hike Route

Fork Run Loop

River/Creek
moderate
7.65 mi
+964 ft
Sugarloaf Sled Hill to Falls Overlook

Hike Route

Sugarloaf Sled Hill to Falls Overlook

Fall Colors
moderate
4.54 mi
+148 ft
Ferncliff Trail

Hike Route

Ferncliff Trail

Family Friendly
easy
1.77 mi
+154 ft
Laurel Highlands Trail: Ohiopyle State Park

Hike Route

Laurel Highlands Trail: Ohiopyle State Park

Fall Colors
strenuous
10.76 mi
+2,820 ft
Contributors
Luke AT