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Molly's Knob Trail route map
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Hungry Mother State Park/Virginia

Molly's Knob Trail

Marion, Virginia

3.4 mi

Distance

1,312 ft

Elev. Gain

1h 38m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Moderate

Difficulty

About This Trail

Molly's Knob Trail is a loop trail in Hungry Mother State Park, managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, in Smyth County, Virginia. It is 3.4 miles long and gains 1,312 feet. The nearest town is Marion, Virginia, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:699 ft
Max:989 ft
Gain:400 ft
Loss:400 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 699 ft and 989 ft across 3.4 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.699 ft796 ft892 ft989 ft0.0 mi0.9 mi1.7 mi2.6 mi3.4 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi699 ft
High point1.7 mi989 ft
End3.4 mi699 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop

Official sources & verification

Managed by Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation

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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.

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  • Operator:(276) 781-7400
  • Address:2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354 · VA
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