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West Virginia
South Prong Trail
11.6 mi
Distance
2,099 ft
Gain
4h 34m
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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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 11.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,099 ft
- Elevation loss
- 2,099 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- IRA - INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA
About this trail
South Prong Trail is an out-and-back hike in West Virginia that traverses 11.63 miles through scenic backcountry terrain. This trail follows a pristine stream corridor with mixed hardwood forest, offering hikers a chance to experience the natural beauty of West Virginia's wilderness. The out-and-back route allows for flexible turnaround points and provides a rewarding full-day hiking experience.
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