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West Virginia
Appalachian Trail
3.3 mi
Distance
1,987 ft
Gain
1h 17m
Time
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Inside Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,987 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,987 ft
- Highest point
- 3,901 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,581 ft
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- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
The Appalachian Trail in West Virginia is a 6.64-mile out-and-back trail with 1,987 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 3,901 feet.
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