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Virginia
Appalachian Trail
12.1 mi
Distance
4,761 ft
Gain
5h 8m
Time
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Inside Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 12.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 4,761 ft
- Elevation loss
- 4,761 ft
- Highest point
- 3,237 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,251 ft
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- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 24.22-mile out-and-back route in Virginia with 4,761 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 3,237 feet.
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