5.1 mi
Distance
1,844 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Harpers Creek Shelter via Appalachian Trail is an out-and-back trail in George Washington National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Nelson County, Virginia. It is 5.1 miles long and gains 1,844 feet. The nearest town is Wintergreen, Virginia, about 5 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 296 ft |
| High point | 1.9 mi | 634 ft |
| End | 5.1 mi | 296 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:
- Wintergreen, VA · about 5 mi away
- County:
- Nelson County, VA
- Jurisdiction:
- George Washington National Forest · United States Forest Service
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