Raven Rock
The Raven Rock
trail is 1.25 miles long, and includes the Raven Rock Overlook, pictured here. The view is
spectacular, looking 1,100 feet down to the Cheat River, and miles across West Virginia
and into Maryland on a clear day. The turkey vultures can usually be seen circling in the
canyon belown you, and we've seen hawks riding the currents not far from the rocks. It's a
bit nerve-racking for a mother, though, since there aren't any fences obscuring the view
here, and I can just see one of my kids falling off. I usually have a very firm hold on
their clothing at this point.
The trail goes downhill from the Forest Road through the woods, then goes up to the lookout point. It's an easy walk for a great view.