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Bear Den Park to Buzzard Hill route map
DifficultOut and Back
Virginia

Bear Den Park to Buzzard Hill

Bluemont, Virginia

9.6 mi

Distance

3,451 ft

Elev. Gain

4h 47m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Difficult

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Bear Den Park to Buzzard Hill trail is a challenging out-and-back hike located near Bluemont, Virginia. Spanning 9.6 miles with a significant elevation gain of 3,451 feet, hikers will encounter a demanding terrain predominantly composed of dirt surfaces. The trail climbs to a maximum elevation of 401 meters, providing ample opportunity for both aerobic challenge and rewarding viewpoints. This trail presents a rigorous workout due to its length and considerable elevation gain.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:230 ft
Max:401 ft
1,052 ft
1,052 ft
230 ft287 ft344 ft401 ft0.0 mi2.4 mi4.8 mi7.2 mi9.6 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

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Best Seasons

SpringSummerFall

Highlights

forest setting

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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.

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