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Virginia
Crane
5.4 mi
Distance
1,154 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
3 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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No access route mapped
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Crane
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 5.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,154 ft
- Highest point
- 2,527 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,354 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- Rough Mountain Wilderness
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
The Crane Trail offers a moderate 5.36-mile out-and-back adventure through Virginia, making it an ideal choice for hikers seeking a balanced challenge. This trail provides a rewarding journey that takes you out to a destination and back along the same path, perfect for those wanting to explore at their own pace.
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