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Virginia
Bird Knob Trail
1.8 mi
Distance
425 ft
Gain
38 min
Time
Conditions: Blocked
for hike, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is marginal
2 factors · 2 sources
Newest 6 h ago · oldest 6 h
problem: Agency alerts
23 active alerts in George Washington and Jefferson National Forest; most severe: Bolar Mountain Recreation Area - Twin Ridge Road Closure
USFSPosted Aug 11 · checked 6 h ago
caution: Weather
Clouds, high 64°F / low 50°F, 70% precip — 68/100 for hike
OpenWeather6 h ago
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 425 ft
- Elevation loss
- 425 ft
- Highest point
- 2,845 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,574 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
About this trail
Bird Knob Trail is a 3.52-mile out-and-back hike in Virginia with 425 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2,845 feet.
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