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West Virginia

Updated: West Virginia Clarksburg to Philippi

  • John Wesley Brett

John Wesley Brett

28 May 2021
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Updated: West Virginia Clarksburg to Philippi

West Virginia Segment 2 - Clarksburg to Philippi

  • Includes Updated Directions with all-turn coordinates.
  • Climb Categories
  • 'Trail at a Glance' graphics added.
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