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OSM map layer · LineString
38.55, -78.43 · rel 11569410
38.55, -78.43 · rel 11569410
Red Gate Fire Road
7,4 km from start to finish .
Virginia · 38.55°N ·
78.43°W
7,4km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
3× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
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02 · 3 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× viewpoint
Fishers Gap Overlook
viewpoint ·
35 m off route
0,2 km
3%
Franklin Cliffs Overlook
viewpoint ·
229 m off route
1,9 km
26%
Spitler Knoll Overlook
viewpoint ·
449 m off route
3,1 km
42%
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
Red Gate Fire Road is 7.4 km long.
At an average walking pace, Red Gate Fire Road takes approximately 1h 50min to complete.
No, Red Gate Fire Road is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Red Gate Fire Road starts near coordinates 38.5335, -78.4209.
Red Gate Fire Road is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Red Gate Fire Road is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service.