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Morgan County West Virginia
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Ziler Trail Length: miles Rating: Trail climbs from 900 feet at main park road near boat dock entrance to 2200 feet at the top of Cacapon Mountain. This trail is part of the Ziler Trail known to have traversed this section and used extensively in pioneer days. Extending over the mountain, it connected the Sleepy Creek Valley with other communities like Great Cacapon, Largent, and Paw Paw. Persons using this steep rugged trail may return by retracing their steps (total distance 5 miles) or by following the Blue marked trail (total distance 7 miles). Average walking times for either option is 4 to 5 hours. An alternate longer hike for a total of at least 10 miles can be made at the intersection of the Ziler Trail with the fire trail on top of the mountain. Turn left (south) and follow the park roads back to your starting point.
Directions: From the north on Interstate 81 (Winchester, VA) take U.S. Route 522 north 27 miles to the park. From the north on Interstate 81 (Pennsylvania) take Interstate 70 west to Hancock, MD then U.S. Route 522 south at Hancock, towards Berkeley Springs. The park is located 9 miles south from the town of Berkeley Springs.
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