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West Virginia

Sugar Run

9.0 mi

Distance

2,934 ft

Gain

4h 16m

Time

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  • Inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

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  • No access route mapped

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Elevation & route

Distance
9.0 mi
Elevation gain
2,934 ft
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2,934 ft
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About this trail

Sugar Run is an 8.98-mile out-and-back trail in West Virginia that follows a scenic waterway through mixed forest terrain. This moderate hike offers hikers the chance to experience the natural beauty of West Virginia's stream valleys, with the return journey retracing the same rewarding path. The trail provides a good balance of distance and elevation gain for intermediate hikers seeking a half-day adventure.

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