5.8 mi from the trailheadHorseshoe Recreation Area
Campground · WV
9.3 mi out & back · 629 ft gain · 2,947 ft high point · Moderate
From Blackwater Canyon Rail Trail Head via the Blackwater Canyon Trail (4.5 mi)
In Monongahela National Forest · WV · OpenStreetMap contributors
West Virginia Central & Pittsburgh Railroad Trail is a 9.3 mi out and back route from Blackwater Canyon Rail Trail Head via Blackwater Canyon Trail, passing Albert Falls and Douglas Falls in Monongahela National Forest.
629 ft of gain round trip.
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
Ranked the same way, within twenty-five miles.
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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.
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