Back Draft
3.8 mi
Distance
1,047 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 17m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Back Draft is a point-to-point trail in George Washington National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Bath County, Virginia. It is 3.8 miles long and gains 1,047 feet. The surface is dirt. The nearest town is Deerfield, Virginia, about 3 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 659 ft |
| High point | 1.8 mi | 948 ft |
| End | 3.0 mi | 666 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
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Deerfield, VA · about 3 mi away
- County:
- Bath County, VA
- Jurisdiction:
- George Washington National Forest · United States Forest Service
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