Appalachian Trail
0.4 mi
Distance
8m
Est. Time
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Appalachian 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 | 1,276 ft |
| End | 0.4 mi | 1,213 ft |
Trail Details
- No bikes
- No horses
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Surface
- Dirt
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Big Island, VA · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Botetourt County, VA
- Jurisdiction:
- Jefferson National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Imported route
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Hopper Creek Group Camp
2.9 mi awayJefferson National Forest
Natural Bridge Station, VA
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Jefferson National Forest Cave Mountain Lake Campground
4.1 mi awayJefferson National Forest
Natural Bridge Station, VA
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