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Beall Connector Trail

The Beall Connector Trail at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Cortland, West Virginia is an easy 0.2 mile one-way trail that bisects the Beall Loop Trail. This trail can be used to hike back to the parking lot from the Beall Loop Trail to Blackwater View Trail.

The trail is mostly flat, but has nice views of the open fields of Canaan Valley. Some parts of the trail have views of the surrounding West Virginian hills as well.

Biking is not allowed on this trail. Dogs are allowed on this trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Beall Connector Trail is a short, easy 0.2-mile trail located in Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, WV, that cuts through the Beall Loop Trail.
  • It offers views of open fields and some surrounding hills and can be used to shorten a hike from the Beall Loop Trail to the Blackwater View Trail back to the parking lot.
  • Biking is prohibited, but dogs are allowed on the trail.
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Distance
0.2 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
6 min
Elev. Gain
20'
Rating
0.0
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June 17, 2018
Updated
July 08, 2018

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Total Change
26'
Ascent
20'
Descent
20'

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Trails near Cortland, WV
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  1. Parking

    39.063503, -79.418195
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  2. Main Trailhead

    39.070761, -79.41388
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Hazards

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Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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