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OSM map layer · LineString
38.17, -79.32 · rel 14983753
38.17, -79.32 · rel 14983753
North Mountain Trail
13,4 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Virginia · 38.17°N ·
79.32°W
13,4km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× Water
2× summit
Chestnut Flat Spring
Water ·
242 m off route
6,7 km
50%
Hogback
summit ·
41 m off route
11,7 km
87%
Buffalo Spring
Water ·
116 m off route
13,4 km
100%
Elliott Knob
summit ·
163 m off route
13,4 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
North Mountain Trail is 13.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, North Mountain Trail takes approximately 3h 21min to complete.
No, North Mountain Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
North Mountain Trail starts near coordinates 38.133, -79.3626.
North Mountain Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
North Mountain Trail is maintained and managed by Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.