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Virginia

Appalachian Trail

8.0 mi

Distance

4,289 ft

Gain

3h 46m

Time

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What we do know

  • Inside Shenandoah National Park

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  • No access route mapped

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Through-trail
Big climb
Out & back

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Elevation & route

Distance
8.0 mi
Elevation gain
4,289 ft
Elevation loss
4,289 ft
Highest point
3,791 ft
Lowest point
2,979 ft
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About this trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 15.94-mile out-and-back trail in Virginia with 4,289 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route reaches a maximum elevation of 3,791 feet.

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