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West Virginia
High Rocks Trail # 409
3.1 mi
Distance
368 ft
Gain
1h 8m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 7 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
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 54°F / low 50°F, 20% precip — 86/100 for hike
OpenWeather7 h ago
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High Rocks Trail # 409
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- Distance
- 3.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 368 ft
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- 368 ft
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About this trail
High Rocks Trail #409 is a scenic 3.07-mile out-and-back hike in West Virginia that leads to impressive rock formations and elevated vistas. This trail showcases the state's natural geology with rocky outcrops and ridge-top views, making it an accessible adventure for hikers seeking dramatic landscapes without extreme distance.
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