Tire Hill, West Virginia · Cambria County
The Overlook trail was recently added. This is a .5 mile spur off the Map of the Earth trail that is blazed in a baby blue color. This trail will give you a great unobstructed view of the City of Johnstown from our perspective!
Live forecast for the trailhead. Use it to pack and time your hike.
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The Overlook trail was recently added. This is a .5 mile spur off the Map of the Earth trail that is blazed in a baby blue color. This trail will give you a great unobstructed view of the City of Johnstown from our perspective!
Gentle terrain, well-marked. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Difficulty is derived from OpenStreetMap’s Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hiking scale, trail visibility, surface, distance, and elevation gain. Always verify current conditions before heading out.
Personalised to this trail’s length, elevation, difficulty, and the live forecast.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Trail conditions in West Virginia change with weather, season, and fire activity. Closures, washouts, and rerouting are common. Before heading out:
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