
6.9 mi
Distance
1,440 ft
Elev. Gain
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Railroad Grade Trail Loop is a loop trail in Holly River State Park, managed by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources, in Webster County, West Virginia. It is 6.9 miles long and gains 1,440 feet. The nearest town is Pickens, West Virginia, about 4 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 700 ft |
| High point | 4.4 mi | 865 ft |
| End | 6.9 mi | 700 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Holly River State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Pickens, WV · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Webster County, WV
- Jurisdiction:
- Holly River State Park · West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(304) 493-6353
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
Nearby Trails
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In this park
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Tecumseh Falls via Reverie Loop Trail
West Virginia

Nature's Rock Garden
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Holly River Wilderness Trail
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High Rock Trail and Salt Lick Trail Loop
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Potato Knob Trail
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail

Holly River State Park
2.9 mi awayHolly River State Park
Hacker Valley, WV
Reservable

Woodys Tree House
11.4 mi awayFrench Creek, WV
Pricing varies — check with the operator
Elk River Dispersed camping
12.4 mi awayWV
Pricing varies — check with the operatorDispersed
Kumbrabow State Forest Mill Creek Campground
12.6 mi awayHuttonsville, WV
State Forest Reservable
Gerald Freeman Campground
12.7 mi awaySutton Lake — Gerald Freeman Camp
Sutton, WV
Check official pricing156 sitesReservable TentRV Popular No Service
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