Description for Rocky Gap State Park
Rocky Gap is a natural area with certain hazards, such as poison ivy, rocky and slippery trail surfaces, poisonous snakes and insects. Remember, you are responsible for having the necessary skills, knowledge and equipment for a safe and environmentally sensitive visit.
Lakeside Loop Trail 4.5 miles - moderate
Hikers and mountain bikers can take in the area's scenic beauty on this trail, which circles Lake Habeeb. Crossing over four foot-bridges, the trail follows the shoreline and winds through woodlands, providing a diversity of terrain and views.
Canyon Overlook Nature Trail 0.4 mile - easy
Enjoy a magnificent view of the one-mile long Rocky Gap gorge. From the rock outcropping at the overlook, listen to Rocky Gap Run as it cascades from Lake Habeeb, winding its way through the canyon to Evitt's Creek, and ultimately draining to the Chesapeake Bay
Evitt's Mountain Homesite Trail 5 miles roundtrip - difficult
Rock-hop down into the canyon and find yourself surrounded by towering hemlock trees and thickets of mountain laurel and rhododendron. The rock faces in this canyon are popular for rock climbing and rappelling. Using a foot-bridge to cross the small, cascading stream of Rocky Gap Run and begin the climb to the top of Evitt's Mountain. This challenging trail climbs about 1000 feet in elevation in 2.5 miles through the park's Wildland area.
Comments/Reviews for Rocky Gap State Park
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by ljny, Sunday, May 22, 2011 7:59 PM
| Overall Review: | 4 of 5 |
| Technical Difficulty: | 0 of 5 |
| Aerobic Difficulty: | 0 of 5 |
This is the location of some of the x-hour rides put on by ex adventures. The race loop goes around the lake and up the hill for a total loop of almost 9 miles. The lake loop has some challenging spots with roots and rock gardens and some smoother and faster sections. The trail up the hill is very tough as it is covered with loose rock and you often think you have crested only to find another uphill stretch. Even the downhill is challenging as you bounce down some loose stuff.
So if you want a relatively flat ride with some technical stuff or want to really work hard, you can find it here. Also worth noting is that the visitor facilities are really nice, so places to grab a lunch, shower, swim in the lake, play golf, or hang out for those who don't want to ride.
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