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West Virginia

Bucktail Cutoff Trail

2.6 mi

Distance

572 ft

Gain

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What we do know

  • Inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

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  • No access route mapped

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Trail character

Surface
Singletrack

Why you'll love it

Big descent

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Bucktail Cutoff Trail

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.6 mi
Elevation gain
3,634 ft
Elevation loss
3,634 ft
Highest point
2,038 ft
Lowest point
1,590 ft

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About this trail

Bucktail Cutoff Trail is a 2.59-mile out-and-back route in Maryland rated as a Black Diamond (Difficult) by IMBA. The trail gains 2,710 feet of elevation over its length and follows singletrack terrain.

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Managing agency
Forest Service

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