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Ridenour Lake Loop

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  1. Areas
  2. WV
  3. …Southern W. Virginia
  4. …Nitro
  5. Ridenour Lake
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“Loop trail around calm lake, partially through forest. ”

Cristin Dolan
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1.2

Miles

1.9

KM

Loop

672' 205 m

High

624' 190 m

Low

56' 17 m

Up

55' 17 m

Down

2%

Avg Grade (1°)

9%

Max Grade (5°)

Dogs Unknown

Features Birding · Fishing · Lake · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

Calm walking trail around Ridenour Lake. This is a popular fishing and mountain biking area, in addition to hiking.

Several other trails are available for side adventures to view geologic formations or to gain some elevation!

Flora & Fauna

Ducks, herons, geese, squirrels, chipmunks, other forest animals and birds.

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Cristin Dolan
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#2

in Ridenour Lake

#172

in West Virginia

#19,462

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Bridge feature in lake loop trail.
Sep 5, 2021 near Nitro, WV
Lake view from trail.
Sep 5, 2021 near Nitro, WV
Large bridge on High Lake Trail.
Dec 28, 2019 near Nitro, WV

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