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38.54, -78.40 · rel 11521170
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Skyland-Big Meadows Horse Trail

10,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.

Virginia · 38.54°N · 78.40°W
10,6km Distance
demanding Climb · estimate
easy Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
31 views
3 Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Lakes Mountains Summit viewpoint Castle or ruins Quiet area Uncrowded

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02 · 7 points along the route

What will you encounter?

Water viewpoint summit ruins
Hawksbill Spring Water · 261 m off route 10,5 km 99%
Old Rag View Overlook viewpoint · 96 m off route 10,6 km 100%
Fishers Gap Overlook viewpoint · 144 m off route 10,6 km 100%
Spitler Hill summit · 260 m off route 10,6 km 100%
Davids Spring Water · 378 m off route 10,6 km 100%
Franklin Cliffs Overlook viewpoint · 426 m off route 10,6 km 100%
CCC Camp ruins · 499 m off route 10,6 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 5,3 km 10,6 km
03 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

Start
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

Skyland-Big Meadows Horse Trail is 10.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Skyland-Big Meadows Horse Trail takes approximately 2h 39min to complete.
No, Skyland-Big Meadows Horse Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Skyland-Big Meadows Horse Trail starts near coordinates 38.5562, -78.3767.
Skyland-Big Meadows Horse Trail is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Skyland-Big Meadows Horse Trail is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service.
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