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West Virginia
Lick Branch
4.2 mi
Distance
1,274 ft
Gain
2h 4m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Monongahela National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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Lick Branch
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,274 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,274 ft
- Highest point
- 3,651 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,599 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Lick Branch is a scenic out-and-back trail in West Virginia that follows a gentle creek drainage through mixed hardwood forest. This 4.17-mile route offers a peaceful walk along the stream with opportunities to observe native flora and the soothing sounds of flowing water. The trail provides an accessible option for hikers seeking a quieter woodland experience.
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