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Garden Mountain, Chestnut Ridge, and Brushy Mountain via Appalachian Trail route map
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.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Hazards & Warnings

steep elevation gain

Elevation Profile

Min:701 ft
Max:1,308 ft
3,123 ft
3,091 ft
701 ft903 ft1,106 ft1,308 ft0.0 mi8.9 mi17.8 mi26.7 mi35.6 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Point to Point
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Highlights

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