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West Virginia
Rocky Ridge Trail
5.9 mi
Distance
674 ft
Gain
2h 7m
Time
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Inside Monongahela National Forest
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 5.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 674 ft
- Elevation loss
- 674 ft
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Permits & access
- Wilderness area
- IRA - INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA
About this trail
Rocky Ridge Trail is a scenic 5.93-mile out-and-back hike in West Virginia that rewards hikers with ridge-top views and diverse forest terrain. This moderate trail climbs steadily to reach the exposed ridgeline, offering excellent vistas of the surrounding landscape. The return journey follows the same path, making route-finding straightforward for hikers of all experience levels.
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