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West Virginia
Plantation
16.1 mi
Distance
1,909 ft
Gain
5h 47m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Monongahela National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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Plantation
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 16.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,909 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,909 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
The Plantation Trail is a challenging 16-mile out-and-back route in West Virginia that rewards dedicated hikers with extended backcountry exploration. This trail traverses varied terrain through the region's forested landscape, offering a full day of hiking for experienced adventurers seeking solitude and distance.
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