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West Virginia
Shavers Mountain Trail
12.8 mi
Distance
2,663 ft
Gain
4h 55m
Time
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Inside Monongahela National Forest
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 12.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,663 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,663 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- IRA - INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA
About this trail
Shavers Mountain Trail is a challenging 12.80-mile out-and-back route that ascends to one of West Virginia's highest ridgelines, offering expansive views across the Appalachian highlands. The trail traverses rugged mountain terrain with significant elevation gain, rewarding hikers with pristine forest and high-altitude vistas. This remote, backcountry experience showcases the wild character of the Monongahela National Forest region.
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