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West Virginia

Bucktail Cutoff Trail

2.6 mi

Distance

2,689 ft

Gain

2h 13m

Time

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What we do know

  • Inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

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  • No access route mapped

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Through-trail
Big climb
Point-to-point

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.6 mi
Elevation gain
2,689 ft
Elevation loss
3,041 ft
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About this trail

The Bucktail Cutoff Trail is a point-to-point hiking route in West Virginia that offers a direct passage through scenic woodland terrain. This 2.59-mile trail provides an efficient connection through the region's natural landscape, ideal for hikers seeking a shorter outing with moderate forest walking. The trail's name suggests its role as a shortcut route through the Bucktail area.

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