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Virginia
Rooster
2.6 mi
Distance
472 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.
Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Rooster
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 472 ft
- Highest point
- 3,344 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,864 ft
Photos
Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
The Rooster trail offers Virginia hikers a moderate 2.57-mile out-and-back adventure on singletrack terrain. This trail provides a solid mid-length option for those seeking a balanced challenge without requiring a full day commitment.
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