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Virginia
Henry Lanum
4.0 mi
Distance
639 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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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 639 ft
- Highest point
- 3,835 ft
- Lowest point
- 3,357 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
The Henry Lanum Trail offers a 4-mile out-and-back journey through Virginia on singletrack terrain. This trail connects to the Pompey/Mount Pleasant Trail system, providing opportunities to extend your adventure. Whether you're seeking a moderate day hike or planning to link with adjacent trails, Henry Lanum delivers an accessible singletrack experience in the Virginia backcountry.
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