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Virginia
Jawbone Gap
1.9 mi
Distance
665 ft
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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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Jawbone Gap
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.9 mi
- Elevation gain
- 665 ft
- Highest point
- 2,410 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,730 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Jawbone Gap is a challenging 1.94-mile out-and-back trail in Virginia that tests hikers with a demanding terrain of dirt, stone, roots, and gravel surfaces. This route integrates into the broader Massanutten trail system, offering access to a larger network of backcountry paths. Expect a rugged hiking experience with varied ground conditions, including sections of forestry road that add to the technical difficulty of this Virginia mountain trail.
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