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Virginia
Mines Run
4.1 mi
Distance
1,066 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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No access route mapped
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Mines Run
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.1 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,066 ft
- Highest point
- 3,139 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,054 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Mines Run offers hikers a straightforward 4.14-mile out-and-back journey through Virginia's backcountry. This trail integrates seamlessly into a broader network that includes Hone Quarry and Reddish Knob, making it an excellent choice for those exploring the region's interconnected trail system.
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