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The Allegheny Trail is divided into four unique sections, each offering distinct landscapes, terrain, and experiences. Explore detailed information about each section to help plan your next adventure.
Day hikes are a great way to experience West Virginia’s longest hiking trail. Explore scenic overlooks, interpretive and historic sites, waterfalls, and quiet forest landscapes while immersing yourself in nature.
Begins / Ends: Mile Marker 303.2
Distance: 4 Miles
Begins: FarOut Mile Marker 303.2
Ends: FarOut Mile Marker 304.2
Distance: 2 Miles
Begins: FarOut Mile Marker 131.1
Ends: FarOut Mile Marker 139.8
Distance: 9 Miles
Begins / Ends: 4 miles south of Glady, Forest Service Route 44
Distance: 8 Miles
Begins/Ends: FarOut Mile Marker 251.1
Distance: 4 Miles
Begins: Mile Marker 16.5
Ends: Mile Marker 25.7
Distance: 10 Miles
Section hiking is a rewarding way to experience the 316-mile Allegheny Trail at your own pace. Whether you take a few long weekends or spend a full week on the trail, hikers can explore trail towns, scenic overlooks, remote forests, and unique landscapes throughout the route. Many hikers use the ALT to test gear, navigation skills, and endurance while building lasting memories along the way.
Begins: Pennsylvania line
Ends: Petting zoo/stables at Blackwater Falls State Park
Distance: 94.2 miles
Begins: Petting zoo/stables at Blackwater Falls State Park
Ends: Parking lot at the Cass Scenic Railroad
Distance: 83.8 miles
Hiking the 316-mile Allegheny Trail (ALT) is wild, wonderful, and a unique experience. Hikers will enjoy 6 West Virginia counties that have tranquil rivers, rugged mountains, and small towns that take you back in time. Allegheny Trail volunteers have worked hard to upgrade on-trail and off-trail amenities like shelters, bridges, kiosks and relationships with landowners.
Plan your trip using our interactive trail map. View amenities, waypoints, elevation profiles, and more.
Register Your Hike
Let us know you’re planning a hike on the Allegheny Trail. Registering your trip helps us better understand trail usage while allowing us to share helpful information and resources from past hikers.
Report Hike Completion
Congratulations on completing your ALT hike! Submit your completion form to receive your official ALT Completion Certificate. Your feedback helps us improve the hiking experience for future trail users and supports the continued growth of the Allegheny Trail community.
Trail conditions can change rapidly due to weather, seasonal maintenance, flooding, downed trees, and other natural events. Please review current trail conditions before beginning your hike.
1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
Know the regulations, prepare for extreme weather, and schedule your trip to avoid peak times.
2. Travel on Durable Surfaces
Stay on established trails and campsites. Walk single file in the middle of the trail.
3. Dispose of Waste Properly
Pack it in, pack it out. Bury human waste 6–8 inches deep and at least 200 feet from water sources, trails, and campsites.
4. Leave What You Find
Preserve the past. Leave rocks, plants, and other natural objects as you find them.
5. Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings and keep fires small. Better yet, use a camp stove for cooking.
6. Respect Wildlife
Observe from a distance. Never feed animals. Store food securely.
7. Be Considerate of Others
Yield to uphill hikers. Keep noise levels down. Let nature's sounds prevail.
Emergency Services
911
Life-threatening emergencies
WV State Police
304-746-2100
Non-emergency assistance
Poison Control
1-800-222-1222
Snake bites, plant poisoning
