Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Location
Tucker County
Endpoints
Forest Service Road 18 to Blackwater Canyon Trail in Monongahela National Forest
Mileage
4
Roughness Index
2
Surface
Dirt
The Limerock Trail is pure West Virginia: From Forest Service Road 18, the 4-mile
rail-trail passes through rhododendron forests and along rocky cliffs and rushing
streams. You begin with the sound of the rapids from Tub Run, and they quietly dis-
appear as you head west down the ridge toward Hendricks.
There are several places on the trail where you will have to traverse a stream.
When the water level is low, it's possible to do this by rock-hopping; otherwise, your
feet will get wet. After about 1.5 miles, you will reach Big Run, where the blue blazes
marking the path become more sporadic; however, the trail is still easy to follow.
After Big Run, you will come to Flat Rock Run. Departing briefly from the trail and
following this creek downhill will bring you to a 20-foot waterfall.
The trail ends at the
Blackwater Canyon Trail
.
To avoid the Limerock Trail's
uphill return hike, you can follow the Blackwater Canyon about 5 miles north to
Coketon or 2 miles south to Hendricks.
