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Garden Mountain, Chestnut Ridge, and Brushy Mountain via Appalachian Trail

ExpertPoint to Point

Jefferson National Forest/Virginia

Garden Mountain, Chestnut Ridge, and Brushy Mountain via Appalachian Trail

Tazewell, Virginia

35.6 mi

Distance

10,246 ft

Elev. Gain

16h 16m

Est. Time

Point to Point

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

The Garden Mountain, Chestnut Ridge, and Brushy Mountain via Appalachian Trail is a challenging point-to-point hike located in the Jefferson National Forest near Tazewell, Virginia. Spanning 35.6 miles, this trail features a significant elevation gain of 10,246 feet as it traverses diverse mountain terrain. The trail takes hikers through rugged landscapes with noteworthy elevation changes from 701 meters to a maximum of 1308 meters, providing expansive views typical of the Appalachian region.

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:701 ft

Max:1,308 ft

3,123 ft

3,091 ft

Trail Details

Route Type: Point to Point
Surface: Dirt

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Managed by United States Forest Service

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Best Seasons

Spring Summer Fall

Highlights

Appalachian Trailmountain viewsforest setting

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About This Trail

Trail Conditions

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Trail Details

Best Seasons

Highlights

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