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West Virginia
Lake Buffalo
1.3 mi
Distance
833 ft
Gain
40 min
Time
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What we do know
Inside Monongahela National Forest
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Lake Buffalo
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 833 ft
- Elevation loss
- 833 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
Lake Buffalo offers a scenic short out-and-back hike in West Virginia, perfect for families and casual hikers seeking a quick waterside escape. This 1.32-mile trail provides easy access to the lake's shoreline with minimal elevation change, making it an ideal choice for a leisurely walk with rewarding views of the water and surrounding landscape.
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