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West Virginia
North Bend Trail
4.5 mi
Distance
2,131 ft
Gain
1h 49m
Time
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Inside Monongahela National Forest
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North Bend Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,131 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,131 ft
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- Forest Service
About this trail
North Bend Trail is a scenic out-and-back hike in West Virginia that follows a moderate riverside or valley corridor through the region's characteristic Appalachian terrain. This 4.55-mile out-and-back route offers hikers a chance to experience the natural beauty of West Virginia's waterways and forest ecosystems, with a turnaround point that rewards the effort with views or natural features of interest.
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