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West Virginia
Glade Creek Trail
5.5 mi
Distance
898 ft
Gain
2h 16m
Time
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Inside New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
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Glade Creek Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 5.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 898 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,627 ft
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- National Park Service
About this trail
Glade Creek Trail is a scenic point-to-point hike in West Virginia that traverses through beautiful creek valleys and woodland terrain. This 5.45-mile trail offers hikers an immersive experience in the state's natural landscape, with the gentle flow of Glade Creek providing a peaceful backdrop throughout much of the journey. The trail showcases the diverse flora and geology characteristic of West Virginia's Appalachian region.
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