Gerhard Shelter

Virginia

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1.1 mi

Distance

592 ft

Gain

Conditions: Blocked

for hike, today

An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good

2 factors · 2 sources

Newest 1 h ago · oldest 1 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 1 h ago

  • clear: Weather

    Clouds, high 65°F / low 49°F, 0% precip — 97/100 for hike

    OpenWeather1 h ago

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Elevation & route

Distance
1.1 mi
Elevation gain
592 ft
Highest point
2,472 ft
Lowest point
1,862 ft
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Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
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About this trail

Gerhard Shelter is a 1.11-mile out-and-back trail in Virginia managed by the Forest Service. The trail gains 592 feet of elevation over its round-trip distance, reaching a maximum elevation of 2,472 feet.

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