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The best running trails in West Virginia

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Running in West Virginia is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in West Virginia—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 4, 2025

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1. Big Schloss Trail Loop — Wardensville Wildlife Management Area

7.00km

01:00

270m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Harpers Ferry to Ed Garvey Shelter run via Appalachian Trail

20.8km

02:31

370m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Glade Creek Grist Mill, Island in the Sky & Wilderness loop — Babcock State Park, WV

7.04km

00:53

140m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Fike Hill loop from Terra Alta

10.3km

01:20

230m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Shenandoah Pulp Mill Ruins – View from Maryland Heights loop from Bolivar

17.1km

02:12

510m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Core Arboretum loop from Sunnyside

9.40km

00:59

70m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Charleston Parkrun 5K loop from East End

6.90km

00:43

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Core Arboretum loop from Hopecrest

9.00km

00:56

50m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. View from Maryland Heights – 30-Pounder Battery loop from Harpers Ferry

9.38km

01:16

370m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Charleston Parkrun 5K loop from Charleston

9.45km

00:58

30m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in West Virginia

1. Big Schloss Trail Loop — Wardensville Wildlife Management Area

2. Harpers Ferry to Ed Garvey Shelter run via Appalachian Trail

3. Glade Creek Grist Mill, Island in the Sky & Wilderness loop — Babcock State Park, WV

4. Fike Hill loop from Terra Alta

5. Shenandoah Pulp Mill Ruins – View from Maryland Heights loop from Bolivar

6. Core Arboretum loop from Sunnyside

7. Charleston Parkrun 5K loop from East End

8. Core Arboretum loop from Hopecrest

9. View from Maryland Heights – 30-Pounder Battery loop from Harpers Ferry

10. Charleston Parkrun 5K loop from Charleston

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