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The Best Backpacking in Hillsboro

Looking for the best backpacking in Hillsboro? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Hillsboro. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.

Top backpacking spots in and near Hillsboro

  • Marlinton, West Virginia

    North Fork Trail to Middle Fork Trail Loop

    23.66 mi / 3005 ft gain
    North Fork Trail to Middle Fork Trail Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Hillsboro, West Virginia.
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  • Marlinton, West Virginia

    North Fork Trail #272

    18.71 mi / 1726 ft gain
    North Fork Trail #272 is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a river located near Hillsboro, West Virginia.
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  • Marlinton, West Virginia

    Cranberry Wilderness North South Loop Trail

    17.1 mi / 1617 ft gain
    The Cranberry Wilderness is lesser known, but if you're looking for a rugged escape, this is it. Be mindful of your water intake, as there are a few stretches upwards of 6-8 miles where there is no access to fresh water. Those areas are well-known in most of the hiking blogs/guides (I'd recommend...
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  • Marlinton, West Virginia

    Tea Creek Mountain-North Fork Loop

    10.9 mi / 1608 ft gain
    Tea Creek Mountain-North Fork Loop is a loop trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Slatyfork, West Virginia.
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  • Hot Springs, Virginia

    Backpack around Lake Moomaw

    5.0
    6.6 mi / 1200 ft gain
    On your way to the trailhead don't forget to pull off the road at the scenic outlook to take in the vast expanse of Lake Moomaw (you won't miss it!).Start off your adventure by parking at the end of Twin Ridge Drive (37.976545, -79.985582). From this point, hike down the little paved driveway int...
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  • Richwood, West Virginia

    Public Road 108 and Williams River Middle Fork Trail

    11.83 mi / 1926 ft gain
    Public Road 108 and Williams River Middle Fork Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Marlinton, West Virginia.
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  • Richwood, West Virginia

    Backcountry Fly Fish on the Cranberry River

    The Cranberry Wilderness is one of the largest wilderness areas east of the Mississippi and offers a unique backcountry fly fishing opportunity within West Virginia. One of the best ways to access the Cranberry River to hike, explore, and fish the river is from the Cranberry River Campground. J...
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  • Durbin, West Virginia

    Backpack the Lions Head Loop

    5.0
    21.1 mi / 2520 ft gain
    What used to be an artillery testing site during WWII, Dolly Sods is a great place for backpackers of almost any expertise. Water is easily found throughout the wilderness area and while 21 miles might feel like a lot, it is very manageable over the course of 3 days. Attached (at the bottom) is a...
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  • Elkins, West Virginia

    Hike to High Falls in Monongahela National Forest

    5.0
    8.2 mi / 1440 ft gain
    Though this beautiful hike is a serious workout, it's actually quite easy to follow. It's also listed on Google Maps - I'd highly recommend downloading the map offline just in case something happens. Starting at the trailhead (park at a pull-off along the gravel road just a few hundred feet befor...
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