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Trimpi Shelter route map
Loop
Jefferson National Forest/Virginia

Trimpi Shelter

0.1 mi

Distance

2m

Est. Time

Loop

Route Type

About This Trail

Trimpi Shelter is a loop trail in Jefferson National Forest, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Smyth County, Virginia. It is 0.1 miles long. The surface is dirt. Per USDA Forest Service, it is closed to horses. The nearest town is Troutdale, Virginia, about 3 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:882 ft
Max:910 ft
Gain:0 ft
Loss:28 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 882 ft and 910 ft across 0.1 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.882 ft892 ft901 ft910 ft0.0 mi0.0 mi0.1 mi0.1 mi0.1 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi910 ft
End0.1 mi882 ft

Trail Details

  • No horses

Horse access: USDA Forest Service, checked 2026-10-14. Rules change, so confirm with the land manager before you go.

Route Type
Loop
Surface
Dirt

Official sources & verification

Managed by United States Forest Service

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Managing agency

Where it is

Nearest town:
Troutdale, VA · about 3 mi away
County:
Smyth County, VA
Jurisdiction:
Jefferson National Forest · United States Forest Service

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this trail using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 17, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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