Horton Trail
Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area, Pendleton County, WV
Out-and-back trail in Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area, Pendleton County, WV. Hiking.
- Distance
- 5.1 mi (8.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,814 ft (553 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 35 min
- High point
- 4,078 ft (1,243 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall: Small waterfall 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from start
- Campsite 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Campsite 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from start
- Campsite 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Waterfall: Upper Falls of Seneca Creek 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Campsite 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from start
- Campsite 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from start
- Campsite 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Horton Trail
How long is Horton Trail?
Horton Trail is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 35 min. It climbs 1,814 ft (553 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,078 ft (1,243 m).
How hard is Horton Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Horton Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Horton Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Horton Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Horton Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Horton Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Seneca Creek Trail Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area · Hard · 10 mi (16.1 km)
- Seneca Creek Trail Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area · Moderate · 10 mi (16.1 km)
- High Meadows Trail Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area · Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.7 km)
- High Meadows Trail Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area · Moderate · 3.5 mi (5.7 km)
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