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West Virginia

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*Our information may not always be current and should be used for trip planning / selection purposes only. Always call ahead for the most current information before setting out on your trip.

Weekend Getaway

Weekend Getaways

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Big Draft Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 14

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1 night

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Canaan Mountain Backcountry

Number of Miles of Trail: 25

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-3 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Laurel Fork Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 20

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-2 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Mountain Lake Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 21

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-2 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

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Smoke Hole Canyon

Number of Miles of Trail: 24

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-2 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required 

Week-Long Adventures

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Dolly Sods Wilderness 

Number of Miles of Trail: 47

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-6 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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Otter Creek Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 45

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-6 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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Tea Creek Trail System

Number of Miles of Trail: 44

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-6 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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Gritty Expeditions

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Cranberry Wilderness

Number of Miles of Trail: 70

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-10 nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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George Washington and Jefferson National

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests

Number of Miles of Trail: 1,925

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-20 nights (hard limit)

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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Monongahela National Forest

Number of Miles of Trail: 800+

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-∞ nights 

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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Spruce Knob-Seneca Backcountry

Number of Miles of Trail: 60

Group Size Limit: 10

Best For: 1-8 nights

Permit/Reservation: Not required

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