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Virginia
North Mountain
15.8 mi
Distance
2,129 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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North Mountain
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 15.8 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,129 ft
- Highest point
- 3,238 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,413 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
This challenging 15.85-mile out-and-back trail in Virginia tests hikers with rocky terrain throughout the route. North Mountain connects to the Andy Layne trail system, offering opportunities to extend your adventure. Prepare for a strenuous day hike with rugged footing as you make your way to the turnaround point and back.
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