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Virginia
Sam Judd Ramsey
4.3 mi
Distance
1,109 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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Sam Judd Ramsey
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 4.3 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,109 ft
- Highest point
- 2,709 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,606 ft
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Permits & access
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
The Sam Judd Ramsey trail in Virginia offers hikers a straightforward out-and-back journey spanning 4.26 miles total. This route provides an accessible option for those looking to explore the Virginia backcountry at a moderate distance.
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