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38.38, -78.50 · rel 11572402
38.38, -78.50 · rel 11572402
South River Fire Road
4,8 km from start to finish .
Virginia · 38.38°N ·
78.50°W
4,8km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
21
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1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
1× viewpoint
Remote
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · 1 point along the route
What will you encounter?
1× viewpoint
South River Overlook
viewpoint ·
63 m off route
4,8 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
South River Fire Road is 4.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, South River Fire Road takes approximately 1h 12min to complete.
No, South River Fire Road is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
South River Fire Road starts near coordinates 38.3802, -78.4975.
South River Fire Road is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
South River Fire Road is maintained and managed by United States National Park Service.