West Virginia · Hiking · Near Harman

Chestnut Ridge

9.6 mi
round trip
1,791 ft
climb
3,382 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Apr–Oct
best months

Is Chestnut Ridge open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Monongahela National Forest. It doesn't name Chestnut Ridge, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Monongahela National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Chestnut Ridge is a 9.6-mile out-and-back hike in the Greenbrier Ranger District of Monongahela National Forest in West Virginia. The trail is managed by the Forest Service, and the route climbs from a low of about 2,727 feet to a high of 3,382 feet, with a total elevation gain of 1,791 feet over the round trip. The trail is rated hard. The steepest part comes at about 0.7 miles in, with a grade of 14 percent. It has a natural surface and is open to bikes, but it is not an accessible trail. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical July averages at a nearby weather station run to a high of 75°F and a low of 56°F. Winters are cold, with January highs around 34°F. The hike takes about four hours. Other trails close by include Crouch Ridge, Wildcat Trail and Whitmeadow Ridge, all within about 2 miles. Middle Mountain Cabins offers camping about 7.5 miles away.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip
  • Sleep close

    Old Timers Reunion

    Campground

    Campground · 5.5 mi from the trail
  • Eat after

    C & J's Restaurant

    Restaurant

    On your way back · 4 mi

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  • Best time to go · Apr–Oct

    Best time to visit Chestnut Ridge

    Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      34° / 16°

    2. Feb

      39° / 21°

    3. Mar

      45° / 23°

    4. Apr

      57° / 34°

    5. May

      66° / 44°

    6. Jun

      72° / 51°

    7. Jul

      75° / 56°

    8. Aug

      74° / 54°

    9. Sep

      69° / 48°

    10. Oct

      60° / 37°

    11. Nov

      49° / 27°

    12. Dec

      38° / 21°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Kumbrabow, WV, 11.8 mi away at 3,235 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.