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1.1 miles
Distance
68 ft
Climb
-553 ft
Descent
3,979 ft
High Point
-486 ft
Altitude change
3,493 ft
Altitude min
3,979 ft
Altitude start
3,494 ft
Altitude end
-8.6%
Grade
-32.5%
Grade max
12.2%
Grade min
1,214 ft
Distance climb
4,255 ft
Distance down
174 ft
Distance flat

Turkey Hunter Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Shavers Fork/Stonecoal
    Huttonsville, West Virginia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #380274 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #224219 in Trail Running
    • #214731 in Hiking
  • State Ranking
    #1,407 in Mountain Biking · West Virginia [+]
    • #833 in Trail Running
    • #876 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    USFS

Either way you cut it; this trail is steep. Take this trail from the top off of Crouch Ridge Trail, or you can come from the bottom by Yokum Ridge Spur.

Access Info

Crouch Ridge Trail, Yokum Ridge Spur

Disclaimer

Several trees downed throughout the trail.

Tags
Faint trail

Trail Supporters

Local Trail Association

Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Turkey Hunter located?
      Turkey Hunter is located in Shavers Fork/Stonecoal, Huttonsville, West Virginia, United States. It is part of the Shavers Fork/Stonecoal trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 38.68681, -79.8568.
      ▼ How hard is Turkey Hunter?
      Turkey Hunter is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 8.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Turkey Hunter?
      Turkey Hunter has 68 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 553 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,493 ft to 3,979 ft.
      ▼ Is Turkey Hunter a point to point trail?
      Turkey Hunter is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Turkey Hunter?
      Turkey Hunter is 1.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Turkey Hunter?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Turkey Hunter. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Turkey Hunter? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Turkey Hunter are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How busy is Turkey Hunter?
      Turkey Hunter is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. View recent activity on this trail.

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