Bald Mountain
Virginia
Free — you'll pick up right here.
2.2 mi
Distance
680 ft
Gain
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 17 h ago · oldest 17 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 17 h ago
clear: Weather
Clouds, high 51°F / low 51°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike
OpenWeather17 h ago
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Bald Mountain
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 680 ft
- Highest point
- 2,479 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,808 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Bald Mountain is a 2.20-mile out-and-back trail in Virginia managed by the Forest Service. The route gains 680 feet of elevation over its length and reaches a maximum elevation of 2,479 feet.
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