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Horton Trail (TR530)

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  1. Areas
  2. WV
  3. …Southern W. Virginia
  4. …Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area
  5. Seneca Creek Backcountry
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Length

5.3 Miles 8.5 Kilometers


Singletrack

Elevation

990' 302 m

Ascent

-2,182' -665 m

Descent

11%

Avg Grade (7°)

56%

Max Grade (29°)

4,063' 1,238 m

High

2,870' 875 m

Low

Conditions

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History
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“Once a logging route, this is now a backcountry singletrack trail.”

— Tim Haggerty
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Overview

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.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Monongahela National Forest Office

Apr 18, 2018: Stuart Day Use Area Opening Delayed, Campground on Track to Open April 20

Apr 18, 2018: Horseshoe Youth Conservation Corps Applications Due April 30

Apr 14, 2018: Fishing Derby at Horseshoe Recreation Area May 19

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  3.0 from 1 vote

#6

in Seneca Creek Backcountry

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#6

in Seneca Creek Backcountry

#254

in West Virginia

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A 30ft water fall that has a swimming hole under it.
A 30ft water fall that has a swimming hole unde…
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Meadow from Horton into Judy Springs
Meadow from Horton into Judy Springs
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