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West Virginia
Tuscarora - County Line
16.9 mi
Distance
3,709 ft
Gain
6h 43m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 6 h ago · oldest 7 d
problem: Agency alerts
24 active alerts in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest; most severe: Bolar Mountain Recreation Area - Twin Ridge Road Closure
USFS7 d ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 53°F / low 52°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike
OpenWeather6 h ago
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- Distance
- 16.9 mi
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- 3,709 ft
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- 3,709 ft
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About this trail
The Tuscarora - County Line trail is a 16.90-mile out-and-back route that traverses the ridge system of West Virginia's highlands. This extended backcountry hike offers solitude and expansive views across the Appalachian terrain, following the historic Tuscarora ridge corridor with its characteristic rocky outcrops and mixed forest canopy. The trail rewards dedicated hikers with remote wilderness experience and the opportunity to explore the natural boundary between counties.
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