8.0 mi from the trailhead
Hawk Recreation Area
Campground · KY
2.2 mi one way · 443 ft climb · 1,809 ft high point · Moderate
In George Washington National Forest · WV · U.S. Forest Service
Capon climbs 443 feet over 2.2 miles in George Washington National Forest. Moderate difficulty.
435 ft of gain and 443 ft of descent.
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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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