3.5 mi
Distance
505 ft
Elev. Gain
1h 20m
Est. Time
Loop
Route Type
Moderate
Difficulty
About This Trail
Striper Cove Trail is a loop trail in Smith Mountain Lake State Park, managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, in Bedford County, Virginia. It is 3.5 miles long and gains 505 feet. The nearest town is North Shore, Virginia, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 286 ft |
| High point | 0.0 mi | 288 ft |
| End | 3.5 mi | 286 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Loop
Official sources & verification
Managed by Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation
Source of truth
- Smith Mountain Lake State Park — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- North Shore, VA · about 1 mi away
- County:
- Bedford County, VA
- Jurisdiction:
- Smith Mountain Lake 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:(540) 297-6066
- Address:1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104 · VA
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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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