Outer Loop West - Rock Run Recreation Area

Trail Overview

Outer Loop West - A trail of Rock Run Recreation Area. An original trail to the facility, the Outer Loop West is a fan favorite and heavily utilized. It should be able to be traversed by anyone on an ATV, SxS, or motorcycle with more skill. At just over 5.1 miles in length, Outer Loop West is a dirt trail with both embedded and loose rocks and one of the longer trails at Rock Run. You will encounter some areas of standing water, mudholes, and rutting. This trail does change severity along its route, with a very rocky section that will require you to slow down and pick your line to avoid issues. This trail has claimed many tires and even some machine roll-overs. There is a bridge on the trail that is limited to a 64-inch width. One end of Outer Loop East starts at the main parking area near the lower day parking lot, with the other end at an intersection with Coal Haul Road near the 5 Bay Garage. There are multiple intersections along the entire length of the trail, giving options to skip the more severe areas of the trail if desired. Outer Loop West is on the Western side of Coal Haul Road and can be combined with Outer Loop East to create an entire loop of over 8 miles. This trail travels both in the woods and in open meadows and offers some views in a few locations. It passes a small play pond below the visitor center. It is mostly one machine wide with areas to pass, though there are a few wider sections, and is open to motorcycles, ATVs, and SxSs. This is a two-way trail and offers a different experience riding it both directions. This trail is open to all vehicle types. Trail driven and documented in November 2025.

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Difficulty

This is an uneven, rutted dirt trail with loose rocks and washes, mud holes, and tight, steep grades. The trail is one vehicle wide with limited places to pass.

Technical Rating

Outer Loop West - Rock Run Recreation Area can be accessed by the following ride types:

• SxS (60")
• ATV (50")
• Dirt Bike