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West Virginia
Frosty Gap
12.0 mi
Distance
2,487 ft
Gain
4h 41m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is marginal
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 3 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
caution: Weather
Clouds, high 55°F / low 52°F, 79% precip — 63/100 for hike
OpenWeather3 h ago
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 12.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,487 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,487 ft
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About this trail
Frosty Gap is an out-and-back trail in West Virginia offering nearly 12 miles of hiking through the scenic high country of the Appalachian region. This moderately challenging route takes hikers through diverse terrain with notable elevation gain, rewarding adventurers with expansive views and a sense of remote wilderness. The trail's name hints at its higher elevation character, making it a popular choice for hikers seeking a substantial day hike with genuine mountain atmosphere.
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