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West Virginia
Mary Ingles Trail
1.9 mi
Distance
856 ft
Gain
1h 5m
Time
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- 1.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 856 ft
- Elevation loss
- 791 ft
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About this trail
The Mary Ingles Trail is a historic point-to-point route in West Virginia that follows the legendary escape path of Mary Ingles, a colonial-era woman who survived captivity and traversed this rugged terrain in 1755. This scenic riverside trail winds through the New River Gorge region, offering hikers a chance to walk in the footsteps of an extraordinary historical figure while enjoying views of the river valley and surrounding Appalachian landscape.
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