Balcony Falls Trail

Virginia

Virginia

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2.5 mi

Distance

2,057 ft

Gain

1h 36m

Time

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  • Inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

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Elevation & route

Distance
2.5 mi
Elevation gain
2,057 ft
Elevation loss
2,057 ft
Highest point
2,629 ft
Lowest point
1,665 ft
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About this trail

Balcony Falls Trail is a 5.08-mile out-and-back hike in Virginia with 2,057 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2,629 feet.

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