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36.85, -81.98 · rel 19562220
36.85, -81.98 · rel 19562220
Channels Trail
8,7 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Virginia · 36.85°N ·
81.98°W
8,7km
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
Middle Knob
summit ·
73 m off route
8,7 km
99%
Potato Hill Knob
summit ·
192 m off route
8,7 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Channels Trail is 8.7 km long.
At an average walking pace, Channels Trail takes approximately 2h 11min to complete.
No, Channels Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Channels Trail starts near coordinates 36.8287, -81.963.
Channels Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.