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38.47, -78.48 · rel 11609305
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Powell Mountain Trail

5,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.

Virginia · 38.47°N · 78.48°W
5,6km Distance
moderate Climb · estimate
easy Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
20 views
1 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Summit viewpoint Quiet area Uncrowded

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02 · 3 points along the route

What will you encounter?

summit viewpoint
Powell Mountain summit · 142 m off route 2,9 km 51%
Hazeltop Ridge Overlook viewpoint · on the route 5,6 km 100%
Hazeltop summit · 403 m off route 5,6 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 2,8 km 5,6 km
03 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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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

Powell Mountain Trail is 5.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Powell Mountain Trail takes approximately 1h 24min to complete.
No, Powell Mountain Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Powell Mountain Trail starts near coordinates 38.4657, -78.5004.
Powell Mountain Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Powell Mountain Trail is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service.
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