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West Virginia
Big Beechy
13.6 mi
Distance
3,008 ft
Gain
5h 41m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Monongahela National Forest
3 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 13.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,008 ft
- Elevation loss
- 3,008 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- IRA - INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA
About this trail
Big Beechy is a challenging 13.63-mile out-and-back trail in West Virginia that rewards hikers with substantial elevation gain and remote backcountry experience. This trail traverses rugged terrain through the Appalachian landscape, offering solitude and natural beauty for experienced hikers prepared for a full day of hiking.
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