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Virginia
Children's Forest Long Loop
1.3 mi
Distance
235 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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Children's Forest Long Loop
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 235 ft
- Highest point
- 2,167 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,906 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
The Children's Forest Long Loop is an easy 1.26-mile out-and-back trail in Virginia, making it an ideal choice for families and beginner hikers. This accessible route connects to Forest Trail #626 and Forest Trail #628, offering opportunities to explore a larger trail network in the area.
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