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OSM map layer · LineString
38.18, -78.79 · rel 13909651
38.18, -78.79 · rel 13909651
Riprap Trail
7,2 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Virginia · 38.18°N ·
78.79°W
7,2km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
18
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1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
1× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× summit
1× viewpoint
1× ruins
Calvary Rocks
summit ·
47 m off route
2,0 km
28%
Chimney Rock
viewpoint ·
on the route
2,4 km
33%
Rocks Mountain
summit ·
209 m off route
2,7 km
37%
Rip Rap Shelter
ruins ·
59 m off route
6,0 km
83%
Davis Mountain
summit ·
298 m off route
7,2 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
Riprap Trail is 7.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Riprap Trail takes approximately 1h 49min to complete.
No, Riprap Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Riprap Trail starts near coordinates 38.1825, -78.762.
Riprap Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Riprap Trail is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service.