Appalachian Trail
Virginia
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14.6 mi
Distance
7,504 ft
Gain
6h 49m
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
- 14.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 7,504 ft
- Elevation loss
- 7,504 ft
- Highest point
- 3,306 ft
- Lowest point
- 701 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 29.24-mile out-and-back hike in Virginia with 7,504 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 3,306 feet.
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