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West Virginia
Horton Trail
10.2 mi
Distance
3,778 ft
Gain
4h 39m
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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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 10.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,778 ft
- Elevation loss
- 3,778 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- IRA - INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA
About this trail
Horton Trail is a scenic 10.18-mile out-and-back hike in West Virginia that offers a rewarding journey through the state's natural landscape. This moderate trail provides hikers with a chance to experience diverse terrain and forest environments characteristic of the region. The out-and-back route allows you to set your own turnaround point and enjoy the same beautiful scenery on the return journey.
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