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Virginia

Helton Creek Trail

6.3 mi

Distance

2,643 ft

Gain

2h 47m

Time

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  • Inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest

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  • No access route mapped

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Elevation & route

Distance
6.3 mi
Elevation gain
2,643 ft
Elevation loss
2,643 ft
Highest point
4,750 ft
Lowest point
3,815 ft
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About this trail

Helton Creek Trail is a 10.42-mile out-and-back hike in Virginia with 2,643 feet of elevation gain and loss. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 4,750 feet.

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