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Appalachian National Scenic Trail

21.4 mi

Distance

5,367 ft

Elev. Gain

9h 48m

Est. Time

Expert

Difficulty

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.

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Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:299 ft

Max:1,278 ft

Gain:1,668 ft

Loss:1,269 ft

Trail Details

Surface: Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Park Service

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Source of truth

Blue Ridge Parkway — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.

Where it is

Nearest town:: Buchanan, VA · about 2 mi away
County:: Bedford County, VA
Jurisdiction:: Blue Ridge Parkway · National Park Service

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