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West Virginia
Pheasant Mountain Trail
8.4 mi
Distance
2,337 ft
Gain
3h 31m
Time
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Inside Monongahela National Forest
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Pheasant Mountain Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 8.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,337 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,337 ft
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- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
Pheasant Mountain Trail is an out-and-back hike in West Virginia that climbs 8.37 miles through mixed hardwood forest with steady elevation gain typical of the Appalachian highlands. This trail offers hikers a chance to experience the natural beauty of West Virginia's mountain terrain, with views expanding as you gain elevation. The return journey follows the same path, making route-finding straightforward for hikers of all experience levels.
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