North South Trail

West Virginia

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3.6 mi

Distance

2,115 ft

Gain

1h 45m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 4 h ago · oldest 4 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    34 active alerts in Monongahela National Forest; most severe: NFS Road 76 Road Closure for Public Health and Safety

    USFSPosted Sep 8 · checked 4 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 64°F / low 46°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike

    OpenWeather4 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
3.6 mi
Elevation gain
2,115 ft
Elevation loss
2,115 ft
Highest point
4,086 ft
Lowest point
3,735 ft
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About this trail

North South Trail is a 7.26-mile out-and-back hike in West Virginia with 2,115 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 4,086 feet.

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