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Virginia
Saddle Gap
1.4 mi
Distance
337 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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Saddle Gap
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 337 ft
- Highest point
- 1,433 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,084 ft
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Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- no
About this trail
Saddle Gap is a challenging 1.38-mile out-and-back trail in Virginia that serves as a connector within a larger trail network. This difficult route links hikers to both the renowned Appalachian Trail and the Saltlog Gap Trail, making it an excellent option for those seeking a more strenuous segment of their backcountry exploration.
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