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West Virginia
Kanawha Trace
31.6 mi
Distance
3,024 ft
Gain
12h 2m
Time
Conditions: Caution
for hike, todayWeather is marginal
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Observed 8 h ago
caution: Weather
Clouds, high 62°F / low 56°F, 100% precip — 68/100 for hike
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Kanawha Trace
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 31.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,024 ft
- Elevation loss
- 3,013 ft
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About this trail
The Kanawha Trace is a scenic 31.59-mile point-to-point trail that follows the historic Kanawha River valley through West Virginia's heartland. This extended journey showcases the region's natural beauty, river views, and cultural heritage as it traverses through diverse terrain along one of the state's most significant waterways. The trail offers hikers an immersive experience of West Virginia's Appalachian landscape and is ideal for backpacking or multi-day hiking adventures.
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