Groundhog Trail

West Virginia

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1.8 mi

Distance

2,165 ft

Gain

1h 27m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 13 h ago · oldest 13 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    24 active alerts in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest; most severe: Forest Service Road 125 (Skyline Drive) Closure through December -James River and Warm Springs RD

    USFSPosted Oct 5 · checked 13 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clear, high 53°F / low 53°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike

    OpenWeather13 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.8 mi
Elevation gain
2,165 ft
Elevation loss
2,165 ft
Highest point
3,396 ft
Lowest point
2,157 ft
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About this trail

Groundhog Trail is a 3.64-mile out-and-back hike in West Virginia with 2,165 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 3,396 feet.

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