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West Virginia
Boar's Nest Trail
5.2 mi
Distance
2,725 ft
Gain
2h 41m
Time
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Inside Monongahela National Forest
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 5.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,725 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,725 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- IRA - INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA
About this trail
Boar's Nest Trail is a scenic out-and-back hike in West Virginia that traverses approximately 5.15 miles through diverse terrain. This trail offers hikers a moderate adventure with steady elevation gain and forest immersion typical of West Virginia's Appalachian landscape. The route provides a rewarding destination experience with opportunities to observe local wildlife and seasonal vegetation changes.
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