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West Virginia
Bear Pen Ridge Trail # 440
6.2 mi
Distance
1,284 ft
Gain
2h 30m
Time
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Inside Monongahela National Forest
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Bear Pen Ridge Trail # 440
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 6.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,284 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,284 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- IRA - INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA
About this trail
Bear Pen Ridge Trail #440 is a scenic 6.21-mile out-and-back hike in West Virginia that traverses ridge terrain with commanding views of the surrounding landscape. This moderately-paced trail offers hikers a chance to experience the natural beauty of West Virginia's ridge systems, with the return journey retracing the same rewarding path. The trail is well-suited for hikers seeking a half-day adventure with steady elevation gain and forest scenery.
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