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Virginia
Little Cove Mountain
2.0 mi
Distance
569 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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Little Cove Mountain
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.0 mi
- Elevation gain
- 569 ft
- Highest point
- 1,574 ft
- Lowest point
- 995 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
This moderate out-and-back trail on Little Cove Mountain spans 2 miles and offers hikers a chance to explore a section connected to the renowned Appalachian Trail system in Virginia. The balanced difficulty level makes it accessible to intermediate hikers seeking a rewarding woodland experience.
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