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Virginia
Grouse
3.9 mi
Distance
1,121 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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No access route mapped
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Grouse
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,121 ft
- Highest point
- 2,871 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,727 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
The Grouse Trail is a challenging 3.85-mile out-and-back route in Virginia that demands solid fitness and technical skill. Hikers navigate singletrack terrain on this demanding path, which connects to the North Mountain Trail system for those seeking to extend their adventure.
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