Appalachian Trail
8.9 mi
Distance
1,486 ft
Elev. Gain
3h 44m
Est. Time
Expert
Difficulty
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 | 1,115 ft |
| High point | 2.5 mi | 1,329 ft |
| End | 9.0 mi | 1,008 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:
- Troutdale, VA · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Grayson 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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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Fox Creek Horse Camp
0.4 mi awayJefferson National Forest
Trout Dale, VA
Check official pricing22 sitesReservable Tent
Old Virginia Group Horse Camp
1.1 mi awayJefferson National Forest
Troutdale, VA
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable No Service
Grindstone
1.9 mi awayJefferson National Forest
Troutdale, VA
Check official pricing134 sitesReservable Tent Well reviewed No Service
Hurricane Campground
2.3 mi awayJefferson National Forest
Sugar Grove, VA
Check official pricing48 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed No Service
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