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Virginia
Dixon Branch
7.0 mi
Distance
793 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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What's missing
No access route mapped
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Dixon Branch
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 7.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 793 ft
- Highest point
- 3,286 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,601 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Dixon Branch offers a 7-mile out-and-back adventure through Virginia with moderate difficulty, 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, allowing you to experience the terrain twice with fresh perspectives on the return.
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