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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
30 views
3 Viewpoints
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01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Lakes Mountains Summit 3× viewpoint Castle or ruins Quiet area Uncrowded

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02 · 7 points along the route

What will you encounter?

2× Water 3× viewpoint 1× summit 1× 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

Skyland-Big Meadows Horse Trail
at 0,0 km
Cedar Run Trail
at 1,1 km
Rose River Loop Trail
at 7,6 km
Rose River Fire Road
at 8,5 km
Story of the Forest Trail
at 10,6 km
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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