Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
A high cliff face along the Limerock Trail provides amazing views of the Blackwater
River and surrounding hillsides.
DIRECTIONS
From Elkins, take US Hwy. 219 north toward Parsons. About 10 miles after
you pass Parsons, you will see a sign on the right for Forest Service Road 18.
Turn right here and then take the next left, which is actually the continuation of
Forest Service Road 18 (there is no sign indicating this). You will need a four-
wheel-drive vehicle to reach the trail on this road, as it is not paved and is very
rutted, with at least one stream crossing. After about 3.5 miles, you will see a
sign for the Limerock Trail on your right. You may park on the side of the road.
For a longer hike, you can take US Hwy. 219 toward Parsons and then take
WV Route 72 to Hendricks. On Route 72, you will see to your right the Al-
legheny Highlands Trail trailhead. Park in this lot, located near the Blackwater
River on your right, and take the
Allegheny Highlands Trail
across Route 72 to
the Blackwater Canyon Trail. This trail will meet Limerock about 2 miles north
of Hendricks.
Contact:
Monongahela National Forest
200 Sycamore Street
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 636-1800
