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Virginia
Stephens
3.4 mi
Distance
831 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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Stephens
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 3.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 831 ft
- Highest point
- 2,130 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,292 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
The Stephens Trail offers Virginia hikers a moderate 3.38-mile out-and-back adventure that balances accessibility with a solid physical challenge. This out-and-back route is ideal for those seeking a straightforward hiking experience without navigating complex trail junctions.
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