Explore Nicholas County Hikes by Distance, Elevation, Difficulty, and More

location_on West Virginia · 9 Hiking Trails

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What to expect

Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Nicholas County, West Virginia. The Hinkle Branch Trail is the most popular trail. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Fork Mountain Trail and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Path to Pillow Rock. The longest trail is the Fork Mountain Trail at 34.6 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Path to Pillow Rock at 1.4 km. Get off line access to Viewpoint, Campsite, Peak, and Water locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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