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Freeland Boardwalk Trail

The Freeland Boardwalk Trail at Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Davis, West Virginia is an easy 0.5 mile loop hike along a boardwalk that sits above wetlands.

While the trail's description may not sound very appealing, this boardwalk hike is actually really nice since it passes through the open fields of Canaan Valley, which sits right below the Dolly Sods Wilderness.

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

  • The Freeland Boardwalk Trail is a short, accessible 0.5-mile loop in Davis, WV, perfect for a quick and easy walk.
  • The boardwalk trail offers scenic views of the open fields of Canaan Valley near the Dolly Sods Wilderness.
  • Dogs are prohibited on the Freeland Boardwalk Trail.
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Distance
0.5 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Loop
Est. Time
15 min
Elev. Gain
16'
Rating
0.0
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Added
July 29, 2018
Updated
January 23, 2020

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Total Change
29'
Ascent
16'
Descent
22'

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Trails near Davis, WV
Trails in West Virginia
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    39.024023, -79.425039
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  2. Main Trailhead

    39.02414, -79.42514
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Safety information

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

Hazards

Lyme and Other Tickborne Diseases (CDC)

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Boardwalk

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0.5 miles / 0.8 km
July 29, 2018
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