Duck along Fisherman's Trail

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Hiking Trails

Cedar Creek State Park is obviously popular for camping, swimming, and gathering. However, the adventurous can "get away from it all" by hiking along the seven established trails which wind through the park. Three of the trails offer casual, relaxed paths through shaded, manicured grounds while the other four offer a challenge that not many will accept.

Fisherman's Trail follows along Cedar Creek

  

Fisherman's Trail

This 1 ½ mile trail begins at the Park’s Athletic Field and meanders along Cedar Creek to the park boundary.

Mostly level, the trail wanders along sunny banks, then meanders through the tall shaded grasses by the creek.

Many fishermen use this scenic trail for access to their favorite fishing spot.

Walking time: one hour.

     

  
RATING: CASUAL STROLL

    
The Park View trail is easy to follow, up and over the ridge.

A rock face along the Park View Trail

  

  
Park View Trail

This rugged 1 ¾ mile trail begins near the Cedar Creek bridge at the park entrance, then climbs the point and follows the ridge above the road.

The clearly marked path provides a shaded aerobic workout at the beginning, then a casual down hill trek to the ponds.

Rewards include scenic views of the park and surrounding forested areas.

Walking time: 2 ¼ hours.

   

RATING: AEROBIC WORKOUT

   
Wild violets grow along the Nightengale Trail

Wild geranium grow along the paths as well

   

   
Nightingale Trail

A project of the Nightingale 4-H Club, this ½ mile trail is laid out above the park picnic area.

This trail is a wonderful location for a relaxing afternoon snack and short walk.

Mostly shaded and level, this path is perfect for exercising seniors or for introducing young children to nature.

Walking time: ¾ hour.

    

RATING: CASUAL STROLL

   
The Cedar Creek pavillion is near this trail and the pool.

Wildflowers
   

   
Grassy Ridge Trail

A favorite 1/4 mile shortcut from the park swimming pool area to the Grass Ridge Picnic Area.

Shaded, and simple, this path provides a wooded connection between  private, family picnics and swimming fun.

Also nearby is the playground, and the Country Store.

Walking time: 10 minutes.

    

RATING: CASUAL STROLL

  
A turkey nest, spied just off the North Boundary Trail

A rare, red Trillium along the Grassy Ridge Trail

  

  
North Boundary Trail

An extension of Two Run Trail, the one mile North Trail winds over interesting shale barrens to an area of large timber.

Alone, it provides an aerobic workout, but combine it with the Two Run Trail, it becomes a day's adventure!

The up and downhill trek meanders though both sunny and shaded regions.

Walking time: one hour.

   

RATING: AEROBIC WORKOUT

   
Fungus grows on the tree

In the 2003 ice storm, this small tree split, and fell.

  

   
Stone Trough Trail

Those truly looking for a hiking adventure will enjoy this path which has the additional challenges brought on by the damage created by the 2003 ice storm.

This 2 ¼ mile loop begins at the campground and runs up Long Lick Run then climbs a ridge. There, it passes a stone watering trough, hand-carved from solid rock and believed to be over 100 years old - but only the most dedicated hiker may find it.

Walking Time: two hours.

   

RATING: EXTREME CHALLENGE

    Blue flowers in the moss

A downhill trek through the shade

  

  
Two Run Trail

The longest of the trails, this 2 ½ mile trail goes up Two Run to its source, then follows a series of abandoned logging roads and animal trails.

Again, only the most adventurous should face this challenge that varies from a wide clear road to narrow uphill climbs. Hikers can continue along Stone Trough Trail to return to the campground.

Walking Time: three hours.

   

RATING: EXTREME CHALLENGE


 

 

Covering 2,483 acres, Cedar Creek State Park is seven miles south of Glenville and four miles east of Routes 33 and 119. It is just 25 miles west of Interstate 79.
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Trail maps are available by contacting Cedar Creek State Park at (304) 462-7158 or
1-800 CALL-WVA.

Cedar Creek Park is also home to a swimming pool, miniature golf course, camping grounds and large pavilions.