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2,516 ft
Distance
85 ft
Climb
-63 ft
Descent
1,242 ft
High Point
21 ft
Altitude change
1,158 ft
Altitude min
1,221 ft
Altitude start
1,243 ft
Altitude end
0.8%
Grade
-11.6%
Grade max
19.8%
Grade min
1,430 ft
Distance climb
1,047 ft
Distance down
39 ft
Distance flat

Hickory Inner Loop Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Watters Smith Memorial State Park
    West Milford, West Virginia
  • AKA
    H.I.L.
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #235998 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #89893 in E-Biking
    • #347674 in Trail Running
    • #356943 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
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  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Family Friendly
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    West Virginia State Parks

Trail developed to utilize some of the terrain inside of the Hickory Loop.

Access Info

Accessible from Hickory Loop and White Oak.

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Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Jul 18, 2025 @ 10:03am
Jul 18, 2025
Just cleared it with a weedeater! You’d be a fool not to ride it!
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Hickory Inner Loop

        ▼ Where is Hickory Inner Loop located?
        Hickory Inner Loop is located in Watters Smith Memorial State Park, West Milford, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Watters Smith Memorial State Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 39.16823, -80.40311.
        ▼ How hard is Hickory Inner Loop?
        Hickory Inner Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 0.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Hickory Inner Loop?
        Hickory Inner Loop has 85 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 63 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,158 ft to 1,242 ft.
        ▼ Is Hickory Inner Loop a point to point trail?
        Hickory Inner Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Hickory Inner Loop?
        Hickory Inner Loop is 2,516 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Hickory Inner Loop?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Hickory Inner Loop. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Hickory Inner Loop? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Hickory Inner Loop are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How busy is Hickory Inner Loop?
        Hickory Inner Loop is a very popular trail. There have been 78 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 78 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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