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Hike

Yellow Birch Trail

Passes Elakala Falls

2.9 mi out & back · 438 ft gain · 3,203 ft high point · Moderate

Via the Elakala Trail and ADT - West Virginia - Seg 2 (0.7 mi)

WV · OpenStreetMap contributors

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About this hike

Yellow Birch Trail is a 2.9-mile out and back route near Blackwater Falls State Park, passing Elakala Falls and multiple viewpoints.

Elevation

438 ft of gain round trip.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

7.5 mi from the trailhead
Horseshoe Recreation Area
Campground · WV

More hikes nearby

Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.

20 mi from you
Seneca Rocks Trail
- Summits Seneca Rocks
- Inside Monongahela National Forest
- 2,105 ft of climbing
3.8 mi out & back · 2,105 ft gain · Moderate
Monongahela National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Out: 140 ft up, returns the same way. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

ViewpointAlong the way · 0.0 mi in
Elakala FallsAlong the way · 0.1 mi in
ViewpointAlong the way · 0.2 mi in
Pendleton Point OverlookNearby · 0.2 mi in
ViewpointNearby · 0.3 mi in
Balanced RockNearby · 0.4 mi in
Pendleton LakeNearby · 0.6 mi in
Blackwater FallsNearby · 1.4 mi in
ViewpointNearby · 1.4 mi in
ViewpointNearby · 1.4 mi in
ViewpointNearby · 1.4 mi in
ViewpointNearby · 1.4 mi in

Nearby reading

Blackwater Falls State Park
Elakala Falls

Map

The hike from its start, the approach dashed. Drag with two fingers, or hold a key to zoom.

Trail data: USFS, NPS, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: USGS 3DEP via Mapzen terrain tiles. Nearby reading: Wikipedia. Download the trail and feature data.

At a glance

Length: 2.9 mi
Shape: Out & back
Gain: 438 ft round trip
High point: 3,203 ft
Low point: 3,061 ft
Difficulty: ModerateFrom 2.9 mi and 438 ft of climbing
Managed by: OpenStreetMap contributors
State: WV
Camps within 15 mi: 2
Trailhead: 39.1075° N · 79.4979° W

Get directions Open the map

11.1 mi from the trailhead

Red Creek Campground

Campground

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Summits Shavers Mountain
Inside Monongahela National Forest
4,265 ft of climbing

14.4 mi loop · 4,265 ft gain · Very hard

Monongahela National Forest · Camp 4 mi away

Red Creek Trail

Summits Blackbird Knob
Inside Monongahela National Forest
1,958 ft of climbing

12.4 mi out & back · 1,958 ft gain · Hard

Monongahela National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Water Tank Trail

Ends at Elakala Falls

3.0 mi out & back · 597 ft gain · Moderate

WV · Camp 7 mi away

Blackwater Canyon Trail

Passes Albert Falls
Inside Monongahela National Forest
1,348 ft of climbing

19.8 mi out & back · 1,348 ft gain · Very hard

Monongahela National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Horton Trail

Passes Upper Falls of Seneca Creek
Inside Monongahela National Forest
4,164 ft of climbing

19.0 mi out & back · 4,164 ft gain · Very hard

Monongahela National Forest · Camp 3 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Today60°46°Partly Sunny
Sun62°46°Mostly Cloudy
Mon60°45°Partly Sunny
Tue64°50°Partly Sunny
Wed63°54°Chance Rain Showers
Thu63°51°Rain Showers Likely
Fri60°46°Rain Showers Likely

Today: Partly Sunny · wind 1 to 5 mph NE

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

No carrier reports signal at this spot.

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