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OSM map layer · LineString
38.20, -78.77 · rel 13932018
38.20, -78.77 · rel 13932018
Paine Run Trail
6,0 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Virginia · 38.20°N ·
78.77°W
6,0km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
23
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1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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02 · 4 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Water
1× ruins
1× viewpoint
1× summit
Blackrock Springs
Water ·
220 m off route
6,0 km
100%
Blackrock Springs Site
ruins ·
225 m off route
6,0 km
100%
Trayfoot Mountain Overlook
viewpoint ·
422 m off route
6,0 km
100%
Horsehead Mountain
summit ·
462 m off route
6,0 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
Paine Run Trail is 6.0 km long.
At an average walking pace, Paine Run Trail takes approximately 1h 31min to complete.
No, Paine Run Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Paine Run Trail starts near coordinates 38.1997, -78.7945.
Paine Run Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Paine Run Trail is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service.