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West Virginia
Laurel Run Trail
17.1 mi
Distance
1,981 ft
Gain
6h 42m
Time
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Inside Monongahela National Forest
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 17.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,981 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,925 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
Laurel Run Trail is a scenic 17.13-mile point-to-point trek through West Virginia's rugged backcountry, following a creek valley with mixed forest terrain. This extended journey offers solitude and natural beauty, with stream crossings and rolling elevation changes typical of the region's Appalachian landscape. The trail rewards hikers with a remote wilderness experience and the opportunity to explore one of West Virginia's lesser-traveled corridors.
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