Appalachian Trail
Virginia
Free — you'll pick up right here.
11.1 mi
Distance
4,961 ft
Gain
4h 42m
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 23 h ago · oldest 23 h
problem: Agency alerts
24 active alerts in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest; most severe: Forest Service Road 125 (Skyline Drive) Closure through December -James River and Warm Springs RD
USFSPosted Oct 5 · checked 23 h ago
clear: Weather
Clear, high 69°F / low 51°F, 0% precip — 100/100 for hike
OpenWeather23 h ago
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Appalachian Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 11.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,961 ft
- Elevation loss
- 4,961 ft
- Highest point
- 4,112 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,400 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 22.1-mile out-and-back route in Virginia with 4,961 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 4,112 feet.
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