Appalachian Trail
Virginia
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11.4 mi
Distance
5,790 ft
Gain
5h 29m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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Appalachian Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 11.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 5,790 ft
- Elevation loss
- 5,790 ft
- Highest point
- 2,682 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,428 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 22.84-mile out-and-back trail in Virginia with 5,790 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2,682 feet.
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