The small "lake" is situated in the Trout Pond Recreation Area (TPRA) of the George Washington National Forest.

Formerly, the pond had fluctuated in surface area between 2 and 3 acres, but recently it has appeared to be disappearing due to underground structural changes.

Much of the region surrounding Trout Pond lies on layers of limestone that have been slowly eroded away by rainfall, causing conical holes to open up within the ground.

In July 2002, Forest Service officials suspected that a shift in the limestone cavern underneath the sinkhole had caused the water level to drop.

The Trout Pond Recreation Area Camping and Hiking Guide, the Great North Mountain Trail Guide, the Rockcliff Lake Stocking Schedule, and the Rockcliff Lake Sport Fish Identification can be found on Trout Pond WV - All of the Info on My Favorite Place.