Whetstone Ridge Trail
Virginia
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11.6 mi
Distance
3,018 ft
Gain
Conditions: Clear
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Observed 22 h ago
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Clouds, high 69°F / low 46°F, 0% precip — 95/100 for hike
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Whetstone Ridge Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 11.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,018 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Whetstone Ridge Trail is a 23.16-mile out-and-back trail in Virginia managed by the National Park Service. The trail gains 3,018 feet of elevation.
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