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West Virginia
North-South Trail
15.6 mi
Distance
2,021 ft
Gain
5h 50m
Time
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Inside Monongahela National Forest
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North-South Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 15.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,021 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,021 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- IRA - INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA
About this trail
The North-South Trail is a substantial out-and-back hiking route in West Virginia that covers 15.55 miles of diverse terrain. This trail offers hikers an extended backcountry experience through the state's rugged landscape, with elevation changes that provide both challenge and rewarding vistas. The out-and-back format allows hikers to turn back at any point while exploring the natural features along this well-established West Virginia trail corridor.
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