Appalachian National Scenic Trail
68.1 mi
Distance
22h 42m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Appalachian National Scenic Trail unless we can point you at the agency it came from. We don't have one yet. The planning figures above — distance, elevation gain, estimated time, route type — come from the source listed on this trail.
United States Forest Service manages this trail and is the authority for conditions, closures and route notes. See official sources below. Spot something we should add?
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 0 ft |
| High point | 31.7 mi | 1,675 ft |
| End | 57.0 mi | 750 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
Find offices, alerts, and current orders for this agency.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Damascus, VA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Washington County, VA
- Jurisdiction:
- Jefferson National Forest · United States Forest Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
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Imported route
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