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West Virginia
Bishop Knob Loop Trail
4.5 mi
Distance
858 ft
Gain
1h 43m
Time
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Inside Monongahela National Forest
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Bishop Knob Loop Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 858 ft
- Elevation loss
- 858 ft
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About this trail
Bishop Knob Out-and-back Trail is an out-and-back hike in West Virginia that ascends to Bishop Knob, offering scenic views of the surrounding ridgelines and valleys. This moderately-paced trail winds through mixed forest typical of the Appalachian region, with steady elevation gain rewarding hikers with expansive vistas from the knob. The return journey follows the same path, making this a straightforward and well-defined route suitable for hikers seeking a half-day adventure.
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