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West Virginia
Props Run Trail # 420
12.9 mi
Distance
3,071 ft
Gain
4h 44m
Time
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Inside Monongahela National Forest
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 12.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,071 ft
- Elevation loss
- 3,071 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- IRA - INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA
About this trail
Props Run Trail #420 is a challenging 12.95-mile out-and-back trek through West Virginia's rugged backcountry. This trail offers hikers an immersive experience in remote forest terrain with significant elevation changes, rewarding those who complete the full distance with solitude and natural beauty. The out-and-back format allows hikers to turn back at any point while exploring the scenic Props Run drainage.
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