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West Virginia
Bucktail
6.1 mi
Distance
1,868 ft
Gain
2h 30m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 4 h ago · oldest 7 d
problem: Agency alerts
24 active alerts in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest; most severe: Bolar Mountain Recreation Area - Twin Ridge Road Closure
USFS7 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 53°F / low 52°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike
OpenWeather4 h ago
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 6.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,868 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,868 ft
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About this trail
Bucktail is a scenic 6.08-mile out-and-back trail in West Virginia that offers hikers a moderate adventure through the region's natural landscape. This trail provides a rewarding journey with steady elevation gain and the opportunity to experience the diverse terrain characteristic of West Virginia's backcountry. The return via the same path allows hikers to enjoy the scenery from a different perspective on the way back.
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