2.5 mi
Distance
381 ft
Elev. Gain
56m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Cathedral to Giant Hemlock Trail Loop unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
We have no current condition data for this trail. Check with the operator before you go, and submit a report below if you've been recently.
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 780 ft |
| High point | 0.5 mi | 812 ft |
| End | 2.5 mi | 780 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Source of truth
- Cathedral State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Aurora, WV · in or next to town
- County:
- Preston County, WV
- Jurisdiction:
- Cathedral State Park · West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(304) 735-3771
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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Campgrounds near this trail
Private Lake/Beach Cabin, Golf, Fire Pit, & WiFi!
10 mi awayTerra Alta, WV
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Private Lake Cabin w Deck/Grill, Fire Pit, WiFi!
10.5 mi awayTerra Alta, WV
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Horseshoe Recreation Area
10.7 mi awayParsons, WV
Check official pricing16 sitesReservable TentRV No Service
Possum Tail Farm Camp
11.1 mi awayTerra Alta, WV
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
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