Start
270 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
37.49, -79.61 · rel 18331800
37.49, -79.61 · rel 18331800
Glenwood Horse Trail
109,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Virginia · 37.49°N ·
79.61°W
109,0km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
33
views
5
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
5× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× ruins
5× viewpoint
1× Water
2× summit
Old Mine Entrance
ruins ·
424 m off route
6,5 km
6%
Small waterfall
viewpoint ·
on the route
109,0 km
100%
Hunting Spring
Water ·
on the route
109,0 km
100%
Chesnut Mountain
summit ·
137 m off route
109,0 km
100%
Onion Mountain Overlook
viewpoint ·
227 m off route
109,0 km
100%
Sharp Top Overlook
viewpoint ·
266 m off route
109,0 km
100%
Floyd Mountain
summit ·
306 m off route
109,0 km
100%
Black Rock Hill Overlook
viewpoint ·
309 m off route
109,0 km
100%
Mills Gap Overlook
viewpoint ·
322 m off route
109,0 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
270 m
–
1058 m
0 km
54,5 km
109,0 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
858 m elevation
Halfway
627 m elevation
Three quarters
439 m elevation
Finish
475 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
Glenwood Horse Trail is 109.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Glenwood Horse Trail takes approximately 27h 8min to complete.
No, Glenwood Horse Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Glenwood Horse Trail starts near coordinates 37.608, -79.4814.
Glenwood Horse Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.