· Local
Hard
Browns Gap Fire Road
📏
16.7 km
Distance
⏱
4h 9min
Est. duration
⛰
Hard
Difficulty
➡
Linear
Route type
Browns Gap Fire Road is a 16.7 km Local Hiking hiking trail covering an interesting stretch of countryside.
Covering 16.7 km, this is a substantial hike requiring a reasonable base fitness. Most walkers complete it in about 3 hours and 42 minutes.
This linear trail moves from one end to the other without looping back. A return journey by transport — or retracing the path — is needed to get back to the start.
As a Local Walking Network (LWN) route, this trail has a strong community character. It serves both regular local walkers and visitors discovering the area for the first time.
Elevation Profile
Loading elevation data…
Elevation data unavailable for this route.
↑ Elevation gain
↓ Elevation loss
High point
Low point
Elevation data from SRTM via OpenTopoData (open dataset).
Map
View on OSM →Loading…
Waypoints
5 points along the routeA
Start
B
Finish
Photos
No photos yet for this route.
Reviews
No reviews yet.
Log in to write a review
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total distance of Browns Gap Fire Road?
The total distance of Browns Gap Fire Road is 16.7 km.
What is the estimated walking time for Browns Gap Fire Road?
The estimated walking time for Browns Gap Fire Road is approximately 4h 9min.
Is Browns Gap Fire Road a loop trail?
No, Browns Gap Fire Road is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
What are the start coordinates of Browns Gap Fire Road?
The trailhead for Browns Gap Fire Road is located near 38.2408, -78.7111.
What fitness level is needed for Browns Gap Fire Road?
Browns Gap Fire Road is rated hard. Prior hiking experience and solid fitness are required.
Who maintains the Browns Gap Fire Road trail?
Browns Gap Fire Road is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service.