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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.


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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
For more information,
Visit Online.
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.
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