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38.84, -78.82 · rel 11384550
38.84, -78.82 · rel 11384550
Great Eastern Trail - Headwaters Section
64,5 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Virginia · 38.84°N ·
78.82°W
64,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
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?
7× summit
1× viewpoint
1× Water
Mill Mountain
summit ·
26 m off route
61,3 km
95%
Nutmeg Point
viewpoint ·
on the route
64,5 km
100%
Devils Hole Mountain
summit ·
on the route
64,5 km
100%
Tibbet Knob
summit ·
25 m off route
64,5 km
100%
Sandstone Spring
Water ·
27 m off route
64,5 km
100%
Big Schloss
summit ·
44 m off route
64,5 km
100%
Devils Benchmark
summit ·
164 m off route
64,5 km
100%
Wetzel Knob
summit ·
236 m off route
64,5 km
100%
Buffalo Clover Knob
summit ·
250 m off route
64,5 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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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Great Eastern Trail - Headwaters Section is 64.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Great Eastern Trail - Headwaters Section takes approximately 16h 3min to complete.
No, Great Eastern Trail - Headwaters Section is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Great Eastern Trail - Headwaters Section starts near coordinates 38.9832, -78.6241.
Great Eastern Trail - Headwaters Section is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.