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Virginia
Dragon's Tooth
3.0 mi
Distance
714 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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Dragon's Tooth
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 714 ft
- Highest point
- 2,516 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,785 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Dragon's Tooth is a challenging 3-mile out-and-back trail in Virginia that tests hikers with rocky terrain and steep elevation changes. This route connects to the broader Appalachian Trail system and sits within a network that includes notable destinations like McAfee Knob and Tinker Cliffs, making it an excellent choice for experienced hikers seeking a strenuous adventure in the region.
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