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OSM map layer · LineString
38.91, -78.31 · rel 16151217
38.91, -78.31 · rel 16151217
Shawl Gap
3,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Virginia · 38.91°N ·
78.31°W
3,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× summit
High Peak
summit ·
222 m off route
2,4 km
67%
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
Shawl Gap is 3.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Shawl Gap takes approximately 54 min to complete.
No, Shawl Gap is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Shawl Gap starts near coordinates 38.9144, -78.3165.
Shawl Gap is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
Shawl Gap is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service.