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Virginia
Brushy Ridge
1.9 mi
Distance
315 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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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 315 ft
- Highest point
- 2,190 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,865 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Brushy Ridge offers a straightforward out-and-back adventure spanning 1.90 miles in Virginia. This trail integrates seamlessly with the broader Shenandoah Mountain Trail (#447) and Marshall Draft Trail (#547) system, making it an excellent option for hikers seeking to explore connected pathways in the region.
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