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Virginia

Snake Root

2.2 mi

Distance

227 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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Elevation & route

Distance
2.2 mi
Elevation gain
227 ft
Highest point
2,358 ft
Lowest point
2,113 ft
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Permits & access

Managing agency
Forest Service
Bikes
yes

About this trail

Snake Root is a 2.23-mile out-and-back trail in Virginia with 227 feet of elevation gain. The trail reaches a maximum elevation of 2,358 feet and is managed by the Forest Service.

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