Allegheny Trail Permit: Route
Allegheny Trail is in Allegheny Trail, and the agency does not require a permit for it. The route covers 316 miles.
This guide covers the Allegheny Trail permit.
Free on Monongahela National Forest land; a normal campsite reservation applies only if you stay in a developed state park campground
Permit Cost
3-4 weeks typical thru-hike
Duration
316 miles
Distance
About Allegheny Trail
316 miles across eastern West Virginia, from the Mason-Dixon Line near Bruceton Mills south to Peters Mountain, where it joins the Appalachian Trail. Backcountry camping on Monongahela National Forest land, including Dolly Sods and Cranberry Wilderness, needs no permit.
The Allegheny Trail
- Distance
- 316 miles
- Route type
- point-to-point
- Trip length
- 3-4 weeks typical thru-hike
Starts at Mason-Dixon Line trailhead
Points along the route
- Mason-Dixon Line trailheadMile 0, 1,524 ft
- Bruceton Mills1,524 ft
- Blackwater Falls State ParkMile 95, 2,780 ft
- Elkins1,928 ft
- Gaudineer Knob4,445 ft
- Dolly Sods Wilderness3,733 ft
- Seneca Rocks2,124 ft
- Spruce Knob4,863 ft
- Cass Scenic Railroad State ParkMile 187, 4,730 ft
- Marlinton2,125 ft
- Cranberry Wilderness3,452 ft
- Watoga State Park2,650 ft
- Droop Mountain Battlefield State Park3,033 ft
- Lake SherwoodMile 255, 2,667 ft
- Lewisburg2,077 ft
- Peters MountainMile 316, 3,952 ft
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for Allegheny Trail?
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Yes, a permit is required. Walk-up permits are available at the trailhead or visitor center, but arrive early as they may be limited.
How long is the Allegheny Trail route?
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The route is 316 miles, as a point-to-point.
Where does the Allegheny Trail route start?
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Mason-Dixon Line trailhead.
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