5.5 mi
Distance
1,381 ft
Elev. Gain
2h 7m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
We don't publish a description for Hungry Mother State Park Lake Trail Loop 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.
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation 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 | 687 ft |
| High point | 3.3 mi | 729 ft |
| End | 5.5 mi | 687 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Source of truth
- Hungry Mother State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Marion, VA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Smyth County, VA
- Jurisdiction:
- Hungry Mother State Park · Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(276) 781-7400
- Address:2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354 · VA
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Legacy import — verify before navigating
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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Raiders Run and Old Shawnee Trail
Clyburn Ridge Trail
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Clyburn Hollow Trail
In this park
Other trails in Hungry Mother State Park
Molly's Knob Trail
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Clyburn Ridge Trail
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CCC, Vista, Molly's Knob, and Lake Trail Loop
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Raiders Run and Old Shawnee Trail
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Clyburn Hollow Trail
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Lake Trail and Ridge Trail Loop
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Creekside Campground - Hungry Mother State Park
0.1 mi awayHungry Mother State Park
Marion, VA
Reservable
Royal Oak - Hungry Mother State Park
0.2 mi awayHungry Mother State Park
Marion, VA
Reservable
Camp Burson - Hungry Mother State Park
1.5 mi awayHungry Mother State Park
Marion, VA
Reservable
Mount Rogers National Recreation Area
7.7 mi awayJefferson National Forest
Marion, VA
Dispersed
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