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Cranesville Swamp Blue Trail

The Blue Trail at the Cranesville Swamp Natural Area in Terra Alta, West Virginia is an easy 0.5 miles one-way trail that leads through deciduous, coniferous, and even some swampy scrub lands. While the name of the park and the trail don't sound all that appealing, this trail is one of the most interesting trails in the area due to the diversity of plants and the unique scenery of eastern West Virginia.

The coniferous forests provide for some unique hiking that make it feel like something out of the PNW. Take this trail to get to the Loop Trail at the end, which is by far the best trail at the park.

Dogs are allowed on this trail.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Cranesville Swamp Blue Trail is an easy, 0.5-mile trail in Terra Alta, WV, offering diverse scenery including deciduous, coniferous, and swampy areas.
  • Despite its name, the trail is noted for its unique plant life and scenery, with coniferous sections resembling the Pacific Northwest.
  • Dogs are allowed on the trail, which connects to the Loop Trail, considered the best trail in the park.
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Distance
0.5 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
15 min
Elev. Gain
50'
Rating
0.0
Added
April 14, 2018
Updated
April 14, 2018

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Total Change
64'
Ascent
50'
Descent
61'
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Features

Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    39.531806, -79.485612
  2. Main Trailhead

    39.531713, -79.485405

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Markers

Blaze Color

Blue

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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0.5 miles / 0.8 km
March 30, 2018
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