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Butcher Branch Trail

Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult
 3.7 (3)
  1. Areas
  2. WV
  3. …Southern W. Virginia
  4. Fayetteville
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“A rolling trail through hardwood forests connecting the Kaymoor Parking Area to the Long Point Trail ”

Hunter R
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0.6

Miles

1.0

KM

Point to Point

1,961' 598 m

High

1,783' 543 m

Low

114' 35 m

Up

198' 60 m

Down

9%

Avg Grade (5°)

27%

Max Grade (15°)

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Features Fall Colors · River/Creek

Family Friendly Moderate grades and a short distance make this hike a suitable choice for families with children. Butcher Branch Trail can provide access to multiple other trails in the area for a longer hike.

Description

The Butcher Branch Trail is a short, yet scenic path from the Kaymoor parking area to the Long Point Trail. Hiking along this trail, enjoy towering hardwood forests and a small, crossable stream. Keep your eyes peeled for climbers using this path to access the well-known Butcher Branch climbing area.

Contacts

Land Manager: NPS - New River Gorge

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Trail Ratings

  3.7 from 3 votes

#6

in Fayetteville

#24257

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  3.7 from 3 votes
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Trail Rankings

#6

in Fayetteville

#207

in West Virginia

#24,257

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Sep 15, 2024
Micah Heintzelman
Jun 24, 2024
Christopher Clark
Jul 12, 2023
Private User
Sep 10, 2022
Sophia Guerriero
It's a bit rainy today, but hiking to head to climbing! Easy path. 0.6mi
May 15, 2021
Logan S
Nov 12, 2020
Wes L
Mar 29, 2018
Wendy Graham
Hiked with Angie. Took Longpoint Trail to connect with this one to Butcher Branch Falls & the Climbing Area. Great Day!!

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