The official Site of
Tygart Lake State Park
Hiking
Tygart Lake Trail Descriptions
Dogwood Trail
The trail begins opposite Dam Trail near the Lodge passing through the forest with numerous dogwood trees. Trail climbs to a higher elevation above the lodge following a ridge top and descending back on the park road from the dam. 2 miles.
Walking time 50-70 minutes.
Lake Trail
This trail begins at Picnic Area Number 3 and follows a small stream to the
lake. The trail has few hills and is approximately ½ mile long.
Walking time is 30 – 40
minutes.
Ridge Trail
This trail begins near the park office and ends at Picnic Area number 1.
The trail passes through several forest types and is a good place to see wildlife. The trail
is approximately ¾ mile long and has some steep hills.
Walking time is 30-40 minutes.
Woodland Trail
Beginning near the park office, this trail passes through what was
once a farm before ending between Cabin 5 and the campground. The trail has hills and
is approximately 1 ½ miles long
Walking time is 30 minutes.
Tygart Dam Trail
This trail begins near the lodge and follows near the lakeshore
before ending at the dam. This trail has few hills and is approximately ¾ mile long.
Walking time is 30 minutes.
