Canyon Rim Road

Total Miles
8.6

Technical Rating

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This route travels from just outside Thomas, WV connecting back to WV 48. The route is not well maintained and has varying terrain. Mud and natural rock make up the base with some small washes and ledges throughout. Several small stream crossings with flow dependent on recent weather. Multiple scenic views of the canyon along the route with a nice viewpoint as listed on the map on a rock outcropping. Dispersed camping sites can be found along the route. The Olson Fire tower offers 360 degree views of the surrounding area.

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Difficulty

rocks aren't overly large but recent weather conditions contribute to the amount of mud or water flow.

Technical Rating

Status Reports

Pretty quick trail. Rained so it was relatively muddy. Plenty of side hiking trails off the 4x4 trail. Be careful at the washed out culvert, I slid into a ditch. Luckily no damage, but for a gnarly picture out of it.

Bob Wright

Jun 28, 2025

2024 Chevrolet Colorado

Open

Muddy/Wet

The exposed culvert and washout are still there.

2 decent sized washouts, made it in my leveled f150 with 33s, would suggest atleast a level and bigger tires to try this trail. Check out the falls and fire tower while you’re there !

Two washouts. Made it through with my lifted '24 Outback with a little bit of rock placements.

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