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Virginia
Short Ridge
2.4 mi
Distance
203 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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Short Ridge
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 2.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 203 ft
- Highest point
- 2,282 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,080 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
Short Ridge is a 2.44-mile out-and-back trail in Virginia that follows a fire road surface, making it accessible for a variety of hiking abilities. This route connects to FR 399 (Jerkemtight Road) as part of a broader trail system in the area. The straightforward out-and-back format allows hikers to explore at their own pace and turn back whenever they choose.
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