Powderline
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Tucker County, WV
Out-and-back trail in Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Tucker County, WV. Ski touring.
- Distance
- 1.6 mi (2.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 269 ft (82 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 5 min
- High point
- 4,127 ft (1,258 m)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Shelter: Powderline Warming Hut 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Powderline
How long is Powderline?
Powderline is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 5 min. It climbs 269 ft (82 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,127 ft (1,258 m).
How hard is Powderline?
GoTrails rates it Easy, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Powderline?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Powderline?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Powderline shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
Is Powderline good for kids?
Yes, it is marked as kid friendly.
What can you do on Powderline?
Best for Ski touring.
Where can you eat near Powderline?
Weiss Haus, 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat.
Is this a good week for Powderline?
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.
Trails near Powderline
- Fern Gully Spur Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
- Heartland Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 1.8 mi (2.9 km)
- Shenandoah Trail Monongahela National Forest · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Powderline Spur Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Upper Falls Ski Tour Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
- Fern Gully Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km)
- Falls Overlook Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Upper Pucker Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.4 km)
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