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West Virginia

Bear Wallow Run

5.4 mi

Distance

1,778 ft

Gain

2h 8m

Time

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

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

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 14 h ago · oldest 15 h

  • problem: Agency alerts

    21 active alerts in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest; most severe: Bolar Mountain Recreation Area - Twin Ridge Road Closure

    USFSPosted Aug 11 · checked 15 h ago

  • caution: Weather

    Rain, high 62°F / low 59°F, 85% precip — 65/100 for hike

    OpenWeather14 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
5.4 mi
Elevation gain
1,778 ft
Elevation loss
1,778 ft
Highest point
3,655 ft
Lowest point
3,109 ft
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Managing agency
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About this trail

Bear Wallow Run is a 5.40-mile out-and-back trail in West Virginia with 681 feet of elevation gain and 1,249 feet of elevation loss. The trail follows Bear Wallow Run and returns via the same path.

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