How long is Spruce Knob (Whispering Spruce)?

0.5 miles, loop, with about 60 feet of elevation gain — roughly 12 min at a steady pace.

How hard is Spruce Knob (Whispering Spruce)?

It's rated Easy. an easy loop atop the highest point in West Virginia

Where is Spruce Knob (Whispering Spruce)?

Spruce Knob (Whispering Spruce) is in West Virginia. an easy loop atop the highest point in West Virginia

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Spruce Knob (Whispering Spruce)

West Virginia

Distance0.5 mi

Est. time~12 min

Elevation gain↗ 60 ft

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Spruce Knob (Whispering Spruce) is a easy 0.5-mile loop hike in West Virginia with about 60 ft of elevation gain. an easy loop atop the highest point in West Virginia.

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