Brown Mountain Overlook Trail,
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge

Located 6.3 miles from Thomas, West Virginia (WV)
4 Stars
4,536 Steps 1  (2.1 mi)
Trails National Wildlife Refuges Canaan Valley Brown Mountain Overlook Trail

Elevation

The Brown Mountain Overlook Trail has a maximum elevation of 0 ft., a minimum elevation of 0 ft. and an elevation range of 0 ft.

Metrics

[ A to B ] or [ B to A ]
Length 2Min Ele 3Max Ele 4Range 5
2.1 mi0 ft0 ft0 ft
[ A to B ]
Time 6Floors 7Gain 8Loss 9
43 min0.00 ft0 ft
[ B to A ]
TimeFloorsGainLoss
43 min0.00 ft0 ft
Data Accuracy
4 Stars
Data Reliability
5 Stars

Calories

The following chart shows the total calories that you may expend on the trail while hiking in both directions. The chart is based on data derived from a statistical model of energy expenditure that relates gross weight, typical speed and trail topography.

Topo Maps

Download the PDF Brown Mountain Overlook Trail topo map and the adjoining quads to plan your hike. These are full-sheet, 7.5 Minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic maps.

Adjoining 7.5' Quadrangle Legend

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  1. Northwest Topo Map: Aurora, WV
  2. North Topo Map: Table Rock, MD
  3. Northeast Topo Map: Gorman, MD
  4. West Topo Map: Lead Mine, WV
  5. Topo Map: Davis, WV
  6. East Topo Map: Mount Storm Lake, WV
  7. Southwest Topo Map: Mozark Mountain, WV
  8. South Topo Map: Blackwater Falls, WV
  9. Southeast Topo Map: Blackbird Knob, WV

FAQ

What is the length of the Brown Mountain Overlook Trail?
The length of the trail is 2.1 miles (3.5 km) or 4,536 steps.

How long does it take to hike the Brown Mountain Overlook Trail?
A person in good physical health can hike the trail in 43 minutes in one direction and in 43 minutes in the opposite direction.

Warnings

Prevent tick bites: Treat clothing and gear, such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. (cdc.gov)

Footnotes

  1. Steps is a unit of distance equal to the sum of stride lengths that vary with the terrain.
  2. Length is the distance of the trail between the two trailheads, measured on the trail.
  3. Min Ele is the minimum elevation on the trail.
  4. Max Ele is the maximum elevation on the trail.
  5. Range is the difference between maximum and minimum elevation.
  6. Time is the typical total time required to hike the trail.
  7. Floors is the gain divided by twelve feet, the height of one floor.
  8. Gain (cumulative elevation gain) is the sum of every gain in elevation.
  9. Loss (cumulative elevation loss) is the sum of every loss in elevation.