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Pointy Knob Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. WV
  3. …Southern W. Virginia
  4. Monongahela National Forest
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“Only 5 miles of trail, but challenging; there are deep mud bogs, roots, and rocky sections. ”

Sue Haywood
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5.3

Miles

8.5

KM

Point to Point

4,104' 1,251 m

High

3,222' 982 m

Low

552' 168 m

Up

888' 271 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Unknown

Features River/Creek

Recommend waiting for dryer conditions to hike this one.

Description

This is 5 miles of trail and 2 miles of a gravel road. The trail is difficult because of numerous mud bogs, tough rocky sections, roots, and creek crossings. It is significantly better in very dry conditions. There are some smooth segments with beautiful fern fields, old Hemlocks and big rhododendrons. It crosses Red Run fly fishing trout stream several times.

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Land Manager: USFS - Monongahela National Forest Office

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Sue Haywood
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  4.0 from 1 vote

#4

in Monongahela National Forest

#15487

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#4

in Monongahela National F…

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in West Virginia

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The high point of the trail with a view south.
Sep 21, 2017 near Davis, WV
There are some boardwalks over bogs that are badly in need of repair.
Sep 21, 2017 near Davis, WV
Once you get past some of the muck and mud, you are rewarded with beautiful trail.
Sep 21, 2017 near Davis, WV
These bogs are why its better in drier conditions.
Sep 21, 2017 near Davis, WV

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