Crawfish
10.8 mi
Distance
1,568 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 22m
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Crawfish 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 | 727 ft |
| High point | 6.1 mi | 1,014 ft |
| End | 10.8 mi | 736 ft |
Trail Details
Bike and horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.
- Route Type
- Point to Point
- 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:
- Rural Retreat, VA · about 4 mi away
- County:
- Wythe County, VA
- Jurisdiction:
- Jefferson National Forest · United States Forest Service
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Imported route
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