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West Virginia
Williams River Trail # 487
5.4 mi
Distance
1,604 ft
Gain
2h 11m
Time
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Inside Monongahela National Forest
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Williams River Trail # 487
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 5.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,604 ft
- Elevation loss
- 1,604 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- IRA - INVENTORIED ROADLESS AREA
About this trail
Williams River Trail #487 is a scenic out-and-back hike in West Virginia that follows the picturesque Williams River through a forested valley. This moderate trail offers hikers the chance to experience the natural beauty of the region's river corridors, with the soothing sounds of flowing water and lush riparian vegetation throughout the journey.
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