Managed by the WV Scenic Trails Association

Allegheny Trail

West VIrginia’s Longest Hiking Trail

“Why should we West Virginia scouts have to travel to other states to experience the adventure of long-distance backpacking? We have the Allegheny Mountains with all their natural splendor and wildness to rival the Great Smoky Mountains. Why can’t we have a trail like the Appalachian Trail running through the mountains of The Mountain State?” — Co. Founder, Nicolas B. Lozano

Section or Thru Hiking?

Are You Planning to Section
or Thru Hike the ALT?

Hikers can get a certificate of completion once they send in the completed ALT registration form below.  (Section hiking is completing the trail on various trips, where Thru hiking is doing it all at once).

Before you start your journey, please register with the link below. This helps us track usage, determine maintenance needs, gives you the latest trail updates and will help with YOUR safety in the event of an emergency. 

We are happy to connect you with previous ALT Thru hikers and our staff to help you plan your trip or answer questions you may have. 

Reach out and let us know how we can help make you ALT hike a success! Please email info@wvscenictrails.org.  

Happy Hiking!! 

WV Scenic Trails Association

The WVSTA is a volunteer led non-profit organization that oversees multiple trails in West Virginia including the Allegheny, Mary Ingles, and Great Eastern trails.

Become a Trail Partner

The Allegheny Trail is only possible through WV Scenic Trails Association working with partners across the region. Since the beginning, WVSTA has worked with land managers to build a trail that benefits the local area in addition to providing impact at the regional scale.

Adopt-A-Trail

Have a favorite section of the Allegheny Trail?

There’s no better way to give back to the trail for all the good outdoor experiences it has offered to you, than by caring for that segment.

Love to Hike?

You can become a contributor to our cause by volunteering! Volunteer workers (with crucial assistance from U.S. Forest Service and State Park staff) maintain all 4 sections of the Allegheny Trail.

Thru-Hiking

Planning to hike the entire Allegheny Trail? Let us know!

Sections

4

Miles

300+

Passing Through

Counties

8

States

2

State Forests

2

State Parks

4

National Forests

3

Sections of the Allegheny Trail

The Allegheny Trail, for maintenance purposes, is divided into four "sections," described briefly below and in detail in our "Hiking Guide."

Each trail section has a designated coordinator to monitor trail conditions and manage volunteer activities.

  • Section 1

    From
    Mason-Dixon Line (Pennsylvania/West Virginia Border)

    To
    Blackwater Falls State Park

    95.10 mi

    Section One Info

  • Section 2

    From
    Blackwater Falls State Park

    To
    Cass Scenic Railroad

    91.8 mi

    Section Two Info

  • Section 3

    From
    Cass Scenic Railroad parking lot

    To
    WV Road 14 at Lake Sherwood in Greenbrier County

    64.26 mi

    Section Three Info

  • Section 4

    From
    Lake Sherwood to Peters Mountain at the West Virginia/Virginia border

    Section 4
    is currently incomplete.

    Sect. 4 North (15.63 mi)
    Sect 4 South (21.02 mi)

    Section Four Info

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