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West Virginia
Bannock Shoals Trail # 446
9.6 mi
Distance
3,299 ft
Gain
3h 49m
Time
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Inside Monongahela National Forest
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 9.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,299 ft
- Elevation loss
- 3,299 ft
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Permits & access
- Wilderness area
- IRA - INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA
About this trail
Bannock Shoals Trail #446 is a scenic 9.64-mile out-and-back trail in West Virginia that follows waterways and woodland terrain through the region's natural landscape. This moderate hike offers hikers the opportunity to experience the area's diverse ecosystems, with the return journey retracing the same rewarding path. The trail provides a solid mid-distance adventure for those seeking a half-day outing with steady elevation gain.
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