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Black Mountain Trail

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  1. Areas
  2. WV
  3. …Southern W. Virginia
  4. …Monongahela National Forest
  5. Cranberry Wilderness
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4.7

Miles

7.6

KM

Point to Point

4,535' 1,382 m

High

4,192' 1,278 m

Low

577' 176 m

Up

567' 173 m

Down

5%

Avg Grade (3°)

13%

Max Grade (7°)

Dogs

Description

The first leg of the trail is 2.2 miles, connecting the black mountain overlook with the Williams River Valley overlook. From narrow paths, to hard, upward walks, this path has it all. Be sure to pack water, because you’ll definitely need it. Fungus of all colors litter the grounds around the paths, as well as game like squirrels and deer.

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Hiking Project Staff with improvements by Bradley Cook
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  4.0 from 3 votes

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in Cranberry Wilderness

#12275

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#1

in Cranberry Wilderness

#104

in West Virginia

#12,275

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Scenic view from Scenic Highway
Mar 3, 2018 near Marlinton, WV

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