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Virginia
Bald Mountain
2.2 mi
Distance
680 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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Bald Mountain
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 680 ft
- Highest point
- 2,479 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,808 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
This challenging 2.20-mile out-and-back route on Bald Mountain tests hikers with rocky terrain and demanding conditions. The trail connects to a network that includes Coles Run Reservoir and Flint Mountain, offering access to a broader system for those seeking extended exploration. Expect a strenuous ascent over uneven ground as you make your way to the summit and back.
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