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OSM map layer · LineString
38.73, -78.28 · rel 10734796
38.73, -78.28 · rel 10734796
Piney Branch Trail
A 9,1 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Virginia.
Loop walk
start = finish · Virginia
9,1km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
21
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
1× summit
Rattlesnake Point Overlook
viewpoint ·
339 m off route
7,9 km
87%
Sugarloaf
summit ·
464 m off route
8,8 km
97%
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
Piney Branch Trail is 9.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Piney Branch Trail takes approximately 2h 16min to complete.
Yes, Piney Branch Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Piney Branch Trail starts near coordinates 38.7138, -78.2782.
Piney Branch Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Piney Branch Trail is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service.