27.9 mi
Distance
7,477 ft
Elev. Gain
12h 31m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Fore Mountain Trail is an out-and-back trail in George Washington National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Alleghany County, Virginia. It is 28 miles long and gains 7,477 feet. It is in or next to Covington, Virginia.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 384 ft |
| High point | 13.7 mi | 974 ft |
| End | 27.9 mi | 384 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Covington, VA · in or next to town
- County:
- Alleghany County, VA
- Jurisdiction:
- George Washington National Forest · United States Forest Service
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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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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Potts Creek Camp
7.2 mi awayGeorge Washington National Forest
Covington, VA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Buckhorn Store and Campground
9.9 mi awayGeorge Washington National Forest
Clifton Forge, VA
Reservable
Morris Hill Campground
10.5 mi awayGeorge Washington National Forest
Hot Springs, VA
Check official pricing113 sitesReservable TentRV Well reviewed Some Coverage
Craig Creek Recreation Area
11 mi awayJefferson National Forest
Eagle Rock, VA
Check official pricing1 sitesReservable No Service
George Washington National Forest Morris Hill Campground
11.4 mi awayGeorge Washington National Forest
Covington, VA
National Forest Reservable
COLES POINT
11.8 mi awayGeorge Washington National Forest
Covington, VA
Check official pricing2 sitesNational Forest Reservable
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