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Fork Mountain Trail - Desert Branch Descent
Trail
3.9 mile
6.3 kilometer
point to point
Intermediate/Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
133'
40 m
Descent: -762' -232 m
High: 3,053' 931 m
Low: 2,346' 715 m
Grade
Avg Grade: 4% (2°)
Max Grade: 14% (8°)
Dogs
Unknown
Weather
Unknown
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“Lots of rocks and roots make for a tricky downhill hike along Desert Branch - a challenging finish to Fork Mtn-Ridge.”
— Brenda Korte
Features
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Description
This trail can be accessed by hiking up FSR 946 or by continuing straight across FSR 946 at the end of Fork Mountain Trail. The trail starts as a steep bench road and then continues downhill along Desert Branch through dense forest to reach Hwy 39 and the Gauley Ranger Station. There is a short marshy section toward the top that is challenging to navigate.
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Contacts
Land Manager: USFS - Monongahela National Forest Office
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