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Mcgowan Mountain Trail

Passes McGowan Mountain
Inside Otter Creek Wilderness
Camp 5 mi away

3.9 mi one way · 789 ft climb · 3,908 ft high point · Moderate

In Otter Creek Wilderness · WV · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

McGowan Mountain Trail travels 3.9 miles one way along McGowan Mountain in Otter Creek Wilderness.

Elevation

555 ft of gain and 789 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

4.8 mi from the trailhead
Bear Heaven Campground
Campground
7.3 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

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Seneca Rocks Trail
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- 1,628 ft of climbing
2.3 mi one way · 1,628 ft climb · Hard
Monongahela National Forest · Camp 1 mi away

Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

McGowan MountainAlong the way · 1.5 mi in

Map

The route at the trailhead. 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: 3.9 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 555 ft
Descent: 789 ft
High point: 3,908 ft
Low point: 3,119 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: WV
Camps within 15 mi: 3
Trailhead: 39.0002° N · 79.6859° W

Get directions Open the map

Stuart Recreation Area

Campground · WV

13.3 mi from the trailhead

Horseshoe Recreation Area

Campground · WV

3 mi from you

Middle Point

Summits Stuart Knob
Inside Monongahela National Forest
1,898 ft of climbing

3.6 mi one way · 1,898 ft climb · Moderate

Monongahela National Forest · Camp 2 mi away

Red Creek Trail

Summits Blackbird Knob
Inside Dolly Sods Wilderness
1,677 ft of climbing

6.4 mi one way · 1,677 ft climb · Moderate

Dolly Sods Wilderness · Camp 5 mi away

Harman Trail

Summits Harman Knob
Inside Dolly Sods Wilderness
Camp 4 mi away

1.3 mi one way · 347 ft climb · Moderate

Dolly Sods Wilderness · Camp 4 mi away

Dunkenbarger Trail

Ends at a waterfall
Inside Dolly Sods Wilderness

1.4 mi one way · 953 ft climb

Dolly Sods Wilderness · Camp 5 mi away

Water Tank Trail

Ends at Elakala Falls

0.2 mi one way · 62 ft climb

WV · Camp 8 mi away

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Weather

7-day forecast

Sun72°61°Patchy Fog
Mon66°57°Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue61°50°Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed52°49°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu54°49°Rain Showers Likely
Fri59°48°Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat60°Partly Sunny

Sun: Patchy Fog · wind 9 mph SW

National Weather Service · refreshed hourly

Signal

Cell coverage here

AT&TNo signal

FCC coverage data · signal varies in remote terrain