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Big Buck Trail

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 2.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. WV
  3. …Southern W. Virginia
  4. New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
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“A peaceful loop through scenic West Virginian hardwood forests. ”

Hunter R
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0.8

Miles

1.3

KM

Point to Point

2,435' 742 m

High

2,341' 713 m

Low

91' 28 m

Up

94' 29 m

Down

4%

Avg Grade (2°)

10%

Max Grade (6°)

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Family Friendly Gentle grades and tree ID placards make this trail both an accessible and educational hike for kids.

Description

Travel along the Big Buck Trail for a healthy dose of scenery in a West Virginian hardwood forest. Keep an eye out for placards detailing the various tree species along the route. For a longer hike, the Big Buck Trail can be easily linked with the Woodland Loop Trail.

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Land Manager: NPS - New River Gorge

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  2.5 from 2 votes

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in New River Gorge National Park and Preserve

#45895

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#17

in New River Gorge Nation…

#369

in West Virginia

#45,895

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Nov 12, 2024
David Hitchcock
Relaxed and quiet, saw some turkey and deer along the way.
Oct 7, 2022
Tom Herr
Circular hike similar to a city park. Relaxing and forested. 0.8mi
Apr 30, 2021
April Harrington
Mar 4, 2018
Brian S
Smooth, flat trail with 1 small incline 0.8mi

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