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West Virginia
Bluestone Turnpike Trail
7.3 mi
Distance
3,277 ft
Gain
4h 5m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Bluestone National Scenic River
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No access route mapped
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Bluestone Turnpike Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 7.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,277 ft
- Elevation loss
- 3,168 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
The Bluestone Turnpike Trail is a scenic point-to-point route in West Virginia that follows a historic pathway through the Bluestone region. This 7.35-mile trail offers hikers a chance to experience the natural beauty and cultural heritage of southern West Virginia, with varied terrain that showcases the area's rolling hills and river valleys.
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