Are dogs allowed on Snake Hill Trail?

Yes, dogs are allowed on Snake Hill Trail but must be kept on a leash at all times. Pack out waste and respect wildlife.

Do I need a permit to hike Snake Hill Trail?

No, Snake Hill Trail does not currently require a permit. Still check for seasonal closures or day-use fees with the managing agency before heading out.

How difficult is Snake Hill Trail?

Snake Hill Trail is rated moderate. It is 3.2 miles long with 499 feet of elevation gain. Difficulty ratings reflect a combination of distance, elevation gain, and terrain — your experience will depend on your fitness level and trail conditions.

Status unknown — verify before visiting

We don't have current condition data for this trail. Check with the land manager before you go.

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ModerateLoop

West Virginia

Snake Hill Trail

Morgantown, West Virginia

3.2 mi

Distance

499 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 15m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Imported description

The Snake Hill Wildlife Management Area is located along the Cheat River and protects the views of the Coopers Rock State Forest from development. You can see Cheat Lake and Haystack Rock from the dirt access road that goes from the northern parking area. You can return along another access road to a small open area. The trail loop leads to several unnamed views and then to Cheat View, which is towards the river gorge. The overlooks are slippery when wet. It's a long drop and you should be very careful.

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:638 ft

Max:680 ft

152 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Loop
Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

We don't have curated agency sources for this trail in our cache yet. Outdoors is not the permitting authority — confirm conditions, permits, and access with the managing agency before you go. If you know who manages this trail, please tell us.

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Legacy import — verify before navigating

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.