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West Virginia
Marlin Mountain Trail # 418
2.6 mi
Distance
1,763 ft
Gain
1h 32m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 1 h ago · oldest 14 d
problem: Agency alerts
34 active alerts in Monongahela National Forest; most severe: National Forest System Road 19 Road Closure for Public Health and Safety
USFS14 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 55°F / low 55°F, 2% precip — 95/100 for hike
OpenWeather1 h ago
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Marlin Mountain Trail # 418
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,763 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,763 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- IRA - INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA
About this trail
Marlin Mountain Trail #418 is a scenic 2.62-mile out-and-back hike in West Virginia that offers accessible mountain exploration for hikers of all levels. This trail provides a straightforward ascent with rewarding views and a chance to experience the natural beauty of West Virginia's highlands without excessive technical difficulty.
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