West Virginia · Hiking

Road Run

2.6 mi
round trip
2,665 ft
climb
3,549 ft
high point
Out and back
route
Sep
best months

Is Road Run open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. It doesn't name Road Run, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

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

Road Run is a hard hike in West Virginia's George Washington and Jefferson National Forest, within the North River Ranger District and the Shenandoah Wildlife Management Area. The State Department of Natural Resources manages the land, and the trail is about 2.6 miles long, with a total elevation gain of 2,665 feet. It is an out-and-back route that starts and ends near the top, with the high point at 3,549 feet and the low point at 2,221 feet. The climb is steep, with the steepest stretch at about 1.2 miles in, where the grade reaches 34 percent. Bikes are allowed on the natural-surface trail. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station at Elkins show July highs around 74°F and lows near 56°F, while winter highs stay in the mid-30s. The hike takes about two hours. Brandywine Campground is about 2.6 miles away, and Shenandoah Mountain and High Knob are both within about 2.5 miles.