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Potatopatch Mountain Loop
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George Washington National Forest/Virginia

Potatopatch Mountain Loop

Nellysford, Virginia

13.1 mi

Distance

4,934 ft

Elev. Gain

6h 13m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

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Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

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Elevation Profile

Min:688 ft
Max:1,136 ft
1,504 ft
1,504 ft
688 ft837 ft987 ft1,136 ft0.0 mi3.3 mi6.6 mi9.9 mi13.1 mi

Trail Details

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

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