Start
517 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
38.93, -78.30 · rel 16151218
38.93, -78.30 · rel 16151218
Buzzard Rock Trail
6,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Virginia · 38.93°N ·
78.30°W
6,0km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× summit
High Peak
summit ·
337 m off route
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Buzzard Rock
summit ·
on the route
6,0 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
208 m
–
595 m
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6,0 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
541 m elevation
Halfway
410 m elevation
Three quarters
283 m elevation
Finish
208 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Buzzard Rock Trail is 6.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Buzzard Rock Trail takes approximately 1h 31min to complete.
No, Buzzard Rock Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Buzzard Rock Trail starts near coordinates 38.9201, -78.318.
Buzzard Rock Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Buzzard Rock Trail is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service.