Best trails near Charleston

13 trails · 13 ranked · updated 2026-06-28 · off-season

Explore the best trails near Charleston, West Virginia — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 13 of 13 trails · best 15 shown on the map
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Kanawha Boulevard Cycle Path
#1 Kanawha Boulevard Cycle Path
0.9 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
K
Kanawha River Trail
#2 Kanawha River Trail
0.9 mi away
Why 57: intrinsic quality
57Solid
C
Carriage Trail
#3 Carriage Trail
1.5 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
C
Cougar Trail
#4 Cougar Trail
2.8 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
E
Elk River Trail
#5 Elk River Trail
2.9 mi away
Why 56: intrinsic quality
56Solid
E
Eagle Scout Trail
#6 Eagle Scout Trail
2.6 mi away
Why 55: intrinsic quality
55Solid
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Public Access
#7 Public Access
1.3 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Harry Wise Trail
#8 Harry Wise Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Hemlock Trail
#9 Hemlock Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
H
Henry Wise Trail
#10 Henry Wise Trail
2.5 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Alice Knight Memorial Trail
#11 Alice Knight Memorial Trail
2.9 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Alice Knight Trail South
#12 Alice Knight Trail South
2.9 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid
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Nature Trail
#13 Nature Trail
2.9 mi away
Why 50: intrinsic quality
50Solid

Trails near Charleston

The Charleston area has 13 trails on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best trails near Charleston

How are these trails ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

How often does it update?

Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

What do the numbers on the map mean?

Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.

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