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West Virginia
Forks of Cranberry
10.9 mi
Distance
2,116 ft
Gain
4h 31m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 7 h ago · oldest 14 d
problem: Agency alerts
34 active alerts in Monongahela National Forest; most severe: National Forest System Road 19 Road Closure for Public Health and Safety
USFS14 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 61°F / low 50°F, 0% precip — 93/100 for hike
OpenWeather7 h ago
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 10.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,116 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,116 ft
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- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- IRA - INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA
About this trail
The Forks of Cranberry trail is a scenic out-and-back hike through the rugged terrain of West Virginia's Cranberry region. This trail follows the pristine Cranberry River and its tributaries, offering hikers a chance to experience the natural beauty of the state's backcountry with cascading waters, hemlock groves, and diverse forest ecosystems. The out-and-back route provides flexibility for hikers to turn back at any point while enjoying the same rewarding scenery.
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