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Vance Run Trail (Laurel Fork)

Inside Monongahela National Forest

1.6 mi one way · 511 ft climb · 2,742 ft high point · Moderate

In Monongahela National Forest · WV · U.S. Forest Service

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About this hike

Moderate 1.6-mile ascent of 511 feet on Vance Run Trail in Monongahela National Forest.

Elevation

448 ft of gain and 511 ft of descent.

Camp near here

The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.

See all on the map

5.7 mi from the trailhead
Island Campground
Campground
10.0 mi from the trailhead

More hikes nearby

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- 1,628 ft of climbing
2.3 mi one way · 1,628 ft climb · Hard
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Elevation along the trail from the start. Source: USGS 3DEP.

Highlights

What the trail reaches, measured from the start.

Nearby reading

Laurel Fork (North Fork South Branch Potomac River tributary)
Hardscrabble, Virginia

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: 1.6 mi
Shape: One way
Gain: 448 ft
Descent: 511 ft
High point: 2,742 ft
Low point: 2,600 ft
Difficulty: Moderate
Managed by: U.S. Forest Service
State: WV
Camps within 15 mi: 5
Trailhead: 38.5731° N · 79.5987° W

Get directions Open the map

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Timber Ridge

Summits Reddish Knob
Inside George Washington National Forest
3,049 ft of climbing

7.6 mi one way · 3,049 ft climb · Moderate

George Washington National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Gaudineer

Summits Gaudineer Knob
Inside Monongahela National Forest

0.2 mi one way · 19 ft climb · Moderate

Monongahela National Forest · Camp 7 mi away

Bother Ridge

Summits Bother Knob
Inside George Washington National Forest
2,048 ft of climbing

3.5 mi one way · 2,048 ft climb · Moderate

George Washington National Forest · Camp 6 mi away

Wild Oak

Summits Door Knob
Inside Ramseys Draft Wilderness
7,598 ft of climbing

27.2 mi loop · 7,598 ft climb · Moderate

Ramseys Draft Wilderness · Camp 5 mi away

High Knob

Summits High Knob
Inside George Washington National Forest
2,174 ft of climbing

2.8 mi one way · 2,174 ft climb · Very hard

George Washington National Forest · Camp under a mile away

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Laurel Run Trail
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- 1,612 ft of climbing
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Laurel Fork North
- Inside Monongahela National Forest
- Camp under a mile away
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Big Run Trail
- Inside Monongahela National Forest
- Camp 2 mi away
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Monongahela National Forest · Camp 2 mi away
Laurel Fork South
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- Camp under a mile away
6.4 mi one way · 974 ft climb · Moderate
Monongahela National Forest · Camp under a mile away

Weather

7-day forecast

Today72°57°Mostly Cloudy
Sun75°56°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon65°50°Rain Showers Likely
Tue61°46°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed53°45°Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu57°44°Rain Showers Likely
Fri59°43°Chance Rain Showers

Today: Mostly Cloudy · wind 5 mph SE

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