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West Virginia
Halfmoon Lookout Trail
0.8 mi
Distance
2,693 ft
Gain
1h 37m
Time
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What we do know
Inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 0.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,693 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,865 ft
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About this trail
Halfmoon Lookout Trail is a short point-to-point hike in West Virginia offering scenic vistas from an elevated lookout point. This brief trail provides an accessible way to reach panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, making it ideal for hikers seeking a quick outdoor excursion with rewarding scenery.
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