10.8 mi
Distance
2,096 ft
Elev. Gain
4h 26m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Difficult
Difficulty
About This Trail
Poverty Creek Trail is a loop trail in Jefferson National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Montgomery County, Virginia. It is 11 miles long and gains 2,096 feet. The nearest town is Blacksburg, Virginia, about 2 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 | 678 ft |
| High point | 2.2 mi | 868 ft |
| End | 10.8 mi | 678 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Managing agency
- United States Forest Service
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Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Blacksburg, VA · about 2 mi away
- County:
- Montgomery County, VA
- Jurisdiction:
- Jefferson 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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