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Virginia
Sugarloaf Trail
1.4 mi
Distance
631 ft
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What we do know
Inside Shenandoah National Park
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Sugarloaf Trail
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 1.4 mi
- Elevation gain
- 631 ft
- Highest point
- 3,366 ft
- Lowest point
- 2,713 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- National Park Service
About this trail
Sugarloaf Trail is a 1.44-mile out-and-back route in Virginia that offers moderate hiking on singletrack terrain. This trail connects to a broader network including the Piney River Trail, Appalachian Trail, Pole Link Bridge Trail, and Piney Branch Trail, making it an excellent option for exploring the local trail system.
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