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West Virginia
Gauley Mountain Trail # 438
10.2 mi
Distance
1,815 ft
Gain
3h 52m
Time
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Inside Monongahela National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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Gauley Mountain Trail # 438
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 10.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,815 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,815 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- IRA - INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA
About this trail
Gauley Mountain Trail #438 is a 10.21-mile out-and-back hike in West Virginia that ascends Gauley Mountain through mixed hardwood forest typical of the Appalachian region. This moderate trail offers steady elevation gain with scenic views characteristic of the highlands, rewarding hikers with a sense of accomplishment and forest immersion.
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