6.7 mi
Distance
1,463 ft
Elev. Gain
Out & Back
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Pete’s Cave Trail is an out-and-back trail in George Washington National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It is 6.7 miles long. The nearest town is Iron Gate, Virginia, about 8 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 | 898 ft |
| High point | 2.5 mi | 992 ft |
| End | 6.7 mi | 898 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:
- Iron Gate, VA · about 8 mi away
- County:
- Rockbridge County, VA
- Jurisdiction:
- George Washington National Forest · United States Forest Service
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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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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
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Buckhorn Store and Campground
9.5 mi awayGeorge Washington National Forest
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Cold Sulphur Spring Campground
12.5 mi awayGeorge Washington National Forest
Goshen, VA
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Lee Hi Campground
14.1 mi awayLexington, VA
Pricing varies — check with the operatorReservable
Glenwood-pedlar Ranger District
15.4 mi awayNatural Bridge Station, VA
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