Canaan Valley Resort State Park - Deer Run Trail - Hiking
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Deer Run Trail is a 1.5-mile easy trail that meanders along boardwalks and through an observation area ideal for wildlife viewing.
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Distance
5.0 miles
The Deer Run Trail is 1.5-miles one way, making it a 3-mile round-trip. The addition of the .75-mile Abe Run Trail and the 1-mile Mill Run Trail you can get close to 5 miles.
Destination Distance From Downtown
124.9 miles
Difficulty
1 of 5 diamonds
Deer Run Trail is a short trail with several boardwalks, which make the wetland areas easy to navigate. The trail terrain varies from flat and grassy to technical with knotty tree roots.
Time To Complete
1 hours
The main trail is a 1.5-mile segment that doesn’t take long to get through, thanks to the easy terrain and boardwalks. If you want to extend your hike, you can add in the Abe Run Trail, a .75-mile segment, and/or the Mill Run Trail, which is a 1-mile loop.
Seasonality
All Seasons
Although this trail is open year-round, damp fall conditions can make the ground slick with leaves, and winter snowfall can make the tree roots along the trail slippery. Be prepared for wet or damp trail conditions throughout the year when precipitation is heavy.
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