8.9 mi from the trailheadBluestone Lake Picnic Shelter
Campground · WV
Hike
Lake Shore Trail
- Ends at Long Branch Lake
2.7 mi loop · 271 ft climb · 2,582 ft high point
WV · OpenStreetMap contributors
About this hike
Lake Shore Trail is a 2.7-mile loop climbing 271 feet to Long Branch Lake at Pipestem Resort State Park.
Elevation
271 ft of gain and 271 ft of descent.
Highlights
What the trail reaches, measured from the start.
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.
Camp near here
The closest places to sleep, measured from the trailhead.
- 8.9 mi from the trailhead
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