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Virginia
Mcgraw
6.5 mi
Distance
523 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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Mcgraw
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 6.5 mi
- Elevation gain
- 523 ft
- Highest point
- 1,597 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,196 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
The McGraw trail offers a moderate 6.53-mile out-and-back journey through Virginia on a well-maintained fire road. This route connects to both Fore Mountain (FT #473) and McGraw Out-and-back (FT #753), making it an excellent option for hikers seeking to explore a network of trails in the area. Whether you're looking for a standalone adventure or planning to link with adjacent trails, McGraw provides accessible terrain suitable for intermediate hikers.
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