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OSM map layer · LineString
38.82, -78.18 · rel 10656130
38.82, -78.18 · rel 10656130
Compton Peak Spur
A 0,6 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Virginia.
Loop walk
start = finish · Virginia
0,6km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
20
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
2× viewpoint
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
2× viewpoint
Compton Peak
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Compton Peak West
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Compton Peak East
viewpoint ·
on the route
0,5 km
84%
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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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Compton Peak Spur is 574 m long.
At an average walking pace, Compton Peak Spur takes approximately 9 min to complete.
Yes, Compton Peak Spur is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Compton Peak Spur starts near coordinates 38.8183, -78.1756.
Compton Peak Spur is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Compton Peak Spur is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service.