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Virginia
Anthony Knob
7.8 mi
Distance
898 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
2 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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Anthony Knob
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 7.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 898 ft
- Highest point
- 2,225 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,434 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Anthony Knob offers a challenging 7.77-mile loop adventure for experienced hikers seeking a demanding Virginia trail experience. This difficult circuit integrates with the broader Yaccr's Run trail system, providing opportunities to explore interconnected pathways in the region. The loop format allows hikers to complete a full circuit while potentially accessing additional terrain through connections to nearby routes.
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