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Virginia
White Rock Tower
9.6 mi
Distance
1,430 ft
Gain
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What we do know
Inside George Washington and Jefferson National Forest
3 managing-area boundaries mapped — agency alerts for them feed this page automatically.
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White Rock Tower
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Elevation & route
- Distance
- 9.6 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,430 ft
- Highest point
- 3,101 ft
- Lowest point
- 1,789 ft
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Directions & GPX
Permits & access
- Managing agency
- Forest Service
- Wilderness area
- Rich Hole Wilderness
- Bikes
- yes
About this trail
White Rock Tower offers Virginia hikers a moderate 9.64-mile out-and-back adventure that rewards effort with a destination worth the round trip. This trail provides a balanced challenge for those seeking a full day hike without extreme technical demands. The out-and-back format allows you to set your own pace and turnaround point while exploring this Virginia pathway.
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