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Horton Trail (TR530)

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  2. WV
  3. …Southern W. Virginia
  4. …Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area
  5. Seneca Creek Backcountry
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“Once a logging route, this is now a backcountry singletrack trail. ”

Tim Haggerty
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5.3

Miles

8.5

KM

77%

Runnable

4,063' 1,238 m

High

2,870' 875 m

Low

990' 302 m

Up

2,182' 665 m

Down

11%

Avg Grade (7°)

56%

Max Grade (29°)

Dogs Unknown

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Description

The trail connects to Huckleberry Trail (TR533), which leads up to Spruce Knob. From Spruce Knob, the trail descends towards Seneca Creek Trail (TR515) where it then climbs steeply up to Allegheny Mtn and back down.

The trail has tight sections, some steep grades, and a few creek crossings. The creek crossing near Seneca Creek Trail (TR515) can have high water; use your best judgement when/if crossing.

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Land Manager: USFS - Monongahela National Forest Office

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  3.0 from 1 vote

#10

in Seneca Creek Backcountry

#26279

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#10

in Seneca Creek Backcountry

#247

in West Virginia

#26,279

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A 30ft waterfall that has a swimming hole under it.
Sep 28, 2017 near Franklin, WV
A 30ft water fall that has a swimming hole under it.
Dec 3, 2018 near Franklin, WV

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