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West Virginia
10.6 mi
Distance
2,508 ft
Gain
4h 22m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Monongahela National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
Boundary data
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No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Leading Ridge Trail
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Leading Ridge Trail is a challenging 10.57-mile out-and-back route in West Virginia that rewards hikers with ridge-top vistas and remote backcountry experience. This trail traverses the spine of a prominent ridge, offering expansive views of the surrounding highlands and valleys. The out-and-back format allows hikers to turn back at any point while enjoying the same scenic corridor on the return journey.
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