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West Virginia
High Meadow Trail
4.0 mi
Distance
2,194 ft
Gain
2h 3m
Time
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Inside Monongahela National Forest
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,194 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,194 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- IRA - INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA
About this trail
High Meadow Trail is a scenic 3.97-mile out-and-back route in West Virginia that leads hikers through varied terrain to an open meadow with expansive views. This accessible trail showcases the natural beauty of West Virginia's highlands, with opportunities to experience wildflowers and wildlife in a pastoral setting. The return journey follows the same path, making it straightforward for hikers of all experience levels.
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